Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Private Defence Contractors are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 24.71% from 2026 to 2035 due to the higher number of outsourced military projects. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Reconnaissance & Surveillance Loitering Munitions are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 24.09% from 2026 to 2035 as the military begins to emphasize on real-time intelligence gathering. GlobeNewswire
• [New] In 2025 NATO leaders agreed to increase defence spending up to 5% of each country's gross domestic product by 2035, an effort to prepare for a potential future without U.S. military support in the face of Russian aggression. Northeastern Global News
• [New] Immediate Tariffs for Nations Supplying Weapons to Iran: Trump declares that any country supplying military weapons to Iran will face an immediate 50% tariff on any and all goods sold to the United States. Daily Trump Report
• [New] US Military Presence and Conditions for Iran Agreement: Trump states that U.S. military assets will remain in and around Iran until a REAL AGREEMENT is fully complied with. Daily Trump Report
• [New] U.S. military forces will remain positioned near Iran until a REAL AGREEMENT is reached that ensures no nuclear weapons and a safe Strait of Hormuz. Daily Trump Report
• [New] The redeployment of U.S. military resources toward the war in the Middle East has generated a palpable fear of abandonment among allies such as Japan and South Korea. Daily Sabah
• [New] Poland is preparing to launch its first military satellite by 2027, as Warsaw seeks to expand its role in the European space sector. The Parliament Magazine
• [New] Germany and France are already moving in that direction, planning to invest €35 billion and €16 billion respectively by 2030 to strengthen their military space capabilities. The Parliament Magazine
• [New] The US Army has announced the first group of companies that will build data centers on military bases to address a growing need for artificial intelligence computing power. Last Week in ConTech
• [New] Most NATO military leaders do not rule out the possibility that Russia could attempt to attack Alliance territory by 2029. Euromaidan Press
• [New] Revenue projections for 2028 reach upward of $150 million, driven by AI-powered drone fleets and the continuing expansion of U.S. military and commercial drone deployments that require hardened communications links. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] China will likely move quickly to integrate the stealth drone into its military forces, potentially deploying them to key regions in the coming years to bolster its regional influence and deter potential adversaries. DBSW News
• [New] The Ubiquiti products used by the Russian forces in Ukraine are classified as sensitive dual-use goods because of their potential for military applications. Default
• [New] The White House is seeking roughly $1.5 trillion for defence as part of a fiscal 2027 budget request - a proposal that would boost military spending to its highest point in modern history as the Trump administration wages its war with Iran. News Channel 3-12
• [New] By 2030, AI supremacy will likely equal military supremacy as the militarization of AI has severe implications for global security. U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
• [New] America's military limitations force it to rely on alliances and basing areas from which it could launch defensive or offensive operations. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] The age of America's military forces combined with advances in the capabilities of its potential adversaries creates an urgent demand for new equipment to defend against current and near-term threats. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] Zero-trust architecture - a security model that assumes threats may exist inside and outside a network - has become a standard framework across US government and military systems by 2026. LetDigitalFly

Last updated: 12 April 2026