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• [New] One would logically expect increased military deployments to NATO's eastern flank, especially of U.S. troops. EDNEWS
• [New] A massive military buildup and diplomatic push leave Nicolas Maduro negotiating from weakness, but experts warn regime change could spark chaos in Venezuela and beyond. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] An overt campaign of nuclear threats is expected, promoting the idea of Russia's alleged unprecedented military advantage, particularly through its nuclear triad. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] The accelerating pace of defence procurement across the Asia-Pacific reflects a shifting strategic landscape defined by heightened regional tensions, long-term threat perceptions, and a growing commitment to military self-reliance. Defence Finance Monitor
• [New] If Tehran refuses to negotiate, military action might be seen as the only way to slow or stop its nuclear ambitions. / Israel Caliber.az
• [New] Ukraine's state budget and military needs for 2026 and 2027 are estimated at $153 billion. WHEC.com
• [New] Launching a multi-billion dollar plan, the European Commission aims to establish an EU-wide military mobility area and has flagged 500 urgent projects to upgrade roads and bridges and cut border delays by 2027. DW.COM
• [New] Xi's emphasis on Taiwan comes amid a downturn in Japan-PRC relations following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion that Japan could deploy its military against the PRC if it attempted to invade Taiwan. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] By 2027, the military will have a network of satellites that will provide it with reliable information. Yahoo News Singapore
• [New] The recent plan builds on France's Military Programming Act, which promised to build systems that could detect suspicious or aggressive acts in space. Yahoo News Singapore
• [New] Brussels wants to earmark 17 billion euros ($19.7 billion) between 2028 and 2034 to boost military mobility - 10 times more than under its previous long-term budget. Space War
• [New] The militarization of islands and regular naval drills between Chinese and American forces increase the risk of a military conflict. The Financial Express
• [New] The potential for instability is acute in Nigeria, where U.S. military posturing - particularly if framed as religiously motivated - could inflame sectarian tensions and empower groups like Boko Haram. Ainvest
• [New] U.S. Africa Command's reduced military presence risks enabling China / Russia influence expansion through infrastructure deals, while Trump's transactional approach destabilizes regional security frameworks. Ainvest
• [New] Up to ten thousand military personnel will be deployed, with the Territorial Defence Forces and Poland's rapidly expanding cyber units playing a central role. Atlantic Council
• [New] The U.S. will be stepping up its military presence and activities in the Latin American region. SOF News
• [New] Army announced nine installations that could host nuclear microreactors under its new Janus Program, part of an initiative to enhance on-base energy resilience and support advanced military systems. / USA SOFREP
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate, driven by increasing defence expenditures and the adoption of advanced military technologies. ReAnIn

Last updated: 30 November 2025