Falklands Sovereignty Pressure: The US is reportedly weighing a new ultimatum to UK PM Andy Burnham, threatening to withdraw support for UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands unless defence spending rises, with Nato allies’ 5% pledge under review and the UK singled out. Marine Science: NASA satellites have detected a massive phytoplankton bloom near the Falklands, with swirling colour patterns visible from space as currents and nutrients drive a natural surge in microscopic life. Fisheries Management: The Falklands Fisheries Department has closed the second Loligo squid season just days after reopening it, citing low biomass from catch data and exploratory fishing, and pointing to mitigation work ahead of 2027. Wildlife Tracking: Scientists studying South American fur seals have deployed satellite transmitters on Isla Rasa and Isla Arce to map winter movements and grouping outside the reproductive season. Local Tech Infrastructure: A Falklands-registered firm, JETstreaM, is proposing a satellite data centre near Pony’s Pass Quarry to receive encrypted satellite data and route it to global customers. Aviation & Industry: Britten-Norman has begun formal ground testing on the first UK-made Islander in nearly 60 years, with flight testing planned for September and the aircraft bound for FIGAS. Energy & Offshore Build: FPSO work continues as Seatrium’s P-80 and P-82 head toward Petrobras’ Búzios field, adding major oil and gas processing capacity.