Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] The world of defence technology is undergoing rapid evolution, with high-speed aerial threat interception becoming a focal point of advanced military strategies. leander frigate Ship
• [New] Israel's recent military campaign against Iran has created a window of opportunity to expand regional normalization agreements, days after a fragile ceasefire took effect. Nhan Dan Online
• [New] The growing reliance on commercial satellites for military purposes blurs the line between civilian and military targets, increasing the risk of escalation (CSIS Space Threat Assessment). SSBCrack News
• [New] Help for energy intensive industries, investment in the advanced manufacturing sector, a defence growth deal cluster and support for the Cardiff Capital Region will all help to attract investment, drive growth and create jobs. Business News Wales
• [New] China is advancing breathtakingly fast in military space technologies, posing growing strategic threats to the U.S. The Cipher Brief
• [New] China moving 'breathtakingly fast' in space military tech, posing threat to U.S.: commander. The Cipher Brief
• [New] While European nations will shoulder a larger share of military aid, the U.S. will stay deeply involved through intelligence-sharing and operational support, including air defence systems. The Cipher Brief
• [New] North Korea perceives the recent US airstrike as a preemptive military threat and will likely accelerate efforts to enhance its own capability for preemptive nuclear missile attacks. CNN
• [New] Secretary General Rutte underscored the broader rationale for increased investment, citing not only the Russian threat but also the growing military capabilities of China, North Korea's provocations, and the destabilizing activities of Iran. IRIA News
• [New] With increasing attention being paid to the military capabilities of China and other regional threats, defence partnerships between NATO countries and the United States are becoming more essential than ever. Cars&Horsepower
• [New] As military forces look to reduce their reliance on traditional combustion engines and incorporate greener, more sustainable technology, GM's existing capabilities in electric propulsion and autonomous driving could provide the edge needed to secure significant defence contracts. Cars&Horsepower
• [New] Israel views Iran as an existential threat and has sought sanctions and military action against Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons. CAPS India
• [New] Defence Cooperation: India and Croatia will make long-term plans for deepening the defence partnership, focusing on defence production alongside training and military exchange. Compass by Rau's IAS
• [New] The Cuban government has issued an urgent call for international mobilization to stop what it describes as a dangerous military escalation by Israel against Iran, warning of the risk of a direct U.S. intervention and a potential nuclear catastrophe. teleSURenglish
• [New] As wildfires worsen across the US, job uncertainty is combining with a growing mental health crisis and threatening the lives of wildland firefighters. Mountain Journal
• [New] Iran's assertion of its sovereignty is reflected in its repeated threats to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to economic sanctions or military escalation, particularly from the United States. Diplomacy and Law
• [New] By 2035, Member States should commit to allocating 3.5% of their annual GDP to military spending and 1.5% to defence spending in the broad sense (infrastructure, including satellites). economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] South Korean military exercises are likely intended to send a message to North Korea as well, signaling to Pyongyang that South Korea will continue to defend itself despite the ratcheting down of some of its operations directed at North Korea. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] The United States faces an unsustainable fiscal trajectory that threatens long-term national security more than external military threats. Foreign Affairs Forum
• [New] While Tehran's military has faced setbacks from Israeli attacks in recent days, it does pose a threat in cyberspace, which levels the playing field some as opposed to matching traditional forms of military might against the U.S. and Israel after having been significantly weakened. DefenseScoop
• Water and Sanitation Department is one of the largest hiring platforms in South Africa, offering a variety of job opportunities. Vacanciesnews.co.za
• The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has dominated global headlines, marked by military strikes, threats, and diplomatic tensions. teleSURenglish

Last updated: 29 June 2025