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• [New] If Trump's touted military spending reaches US$ 1.5 trillion in 2027, it will be the largest ever in history. The Star
• [New] Beijing's military-civil fusion is part of a national strategy that aims to develop a modernised PLA by 2035 and world-class armed forces by 2049. The Star
• [New] The integration of autonomous systems, AI, and advanced manufacturing processes will not only reshape military operations but also redefine the strategic landscape of global defence. Aerospace & Defense News
• [New] The UK hydrogen sector could support around 3,800 jobs by 2030. Innovation News Network
• [New] The United States will need to maintain the threat of military pressure if it wants to see further reforms. Virginia's home for Public Media
• [New] Crude prices hit six-month highs on concern the US could launch a military strike on OPEC member Iran.
• [New] The coming years will be pivotal in determining whether quantum radar will revolutionize military capabilities or remain a theoretical construct. Aerospace & Defense News
• Xi's speeches, government white papers, and other sources leave little doubt that Beijing is striving for a world-class military that can project power globally and for Chinese dominance of the high-tech industries that generate economic and military power. SpringerLink

Last updated: 08 February 2026