Military & Aviation: A.B. Won Pat International Airport is being used as a military support and divert location for Valiant Shield 2026 (June 22–July 1), with commercial operations reported as unaffected and most exercise activity expected in the morning. Defense Tech: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is set to fly alongside crewed fighters during VS26, pushing human-machine teaming and counter-air mission testing in the Northern Marianas region. Power & Infrastructure: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says key restoration materials (transformers, poles, conductors) are arriving, with Saipan power restoration reported at 83.8% as FEMA generators phase out. Renewables & Energy Projects: Commonwealth Ports Authority and Eastern Power Solutions signed an MOU to develop a solar farm on CPA property at the Saipan airport area. Tourism Recovery: Jeju Air resumed direct Seoul–Saipan flights, a first international arrival in over two months, with service planned through Oct. 25. Workforce & Education: PSS launched its 2026 Nurse Assistant Summer Program (June 27–Aug. 14) to train 12 students toward Certified Nursing Assistant credentials. Disaster Recovery Oversight: Saipan Mayor RB Camacho renewed complaints to FEMA over temporary roof leaks and workmanship gaps after Sinlaku. Local Justice: A Saipan businessman was sentenced to 12 months home detention for visa fraud tied to the CNMI-Only Transitional Worker program.