Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Faced with increased threats to traditional large military satellites, including anti-satellite weapons, jamming and other disruptions, the United States is working with commercial operators to deploy smaller, more numerous and flexible platforms. JD Supra
• [New] North Korea has once again thrust itself into the international spotlight, issuing bold warnings and flexing its military muscle in response to what it perceives as mounting threats from the United States and South Korea. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The United States used space technologies to quickly and decisively defeat the Iraqi military within weeks, and with far fewer casualties than expected. Yahoo News UK
• [New] US Military Presence in Syria: The United States reportedly plans to establish a military presence at an unspecified airbase in Damascus to enable a security agreement between Israel and Syria. Critical Threats
• [New] The Iranian Planning and Budget Organization and the Oil Ministry may face challenges in allocating all of the funds outlined in the current budget due to the decrease in oil revenue, but any allocation to the military will decrease the revenue available for domestic projects. Critical Threats
• [New] The United States will use its military presence to monitor a potential Israeli-Syrian security agreement. Critical Threats
• [New] Reykjavik - In response to the threat posed by Russia, Germany plans to step up its military presence in its NATO partner Iceland. Fazit Communication GmbH
• [New] The United States Army plans to purchase at least one million drones over the next two to three years as part of a major initiative to strengthen future military capabilities. IDNFinancials
• [New] An increasing number of European states are recognising the potential of closer political and defence relations with Turkey, which has the second-largest military force in NATO and a world-class defence industry. Oxford Analytica
• [New] Beijing and Tokyo's military buildup in the East China Sea, driven by a desire to control valuable energy resources and shipping routes, poses an economic threat to both nations, damaging trade and investment. SpecialEurasia
• [New] The U.S. military will likely draw down troops in Europe and the Middle East to better prioritize its resources for the Indo-Pacific. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] The European Union faces a dramatic increase in military spending, driven by the urgent need to strengthen its defences against the Russian threat and new geopolitical configurations. Atalayar
• [New] Taiwan is strategically moving to expand its arsenal of military and commercial drones, as China mobilizes and modernizes its forces with aims to be ready to seize its smaller, self-governing neighbour as early as 2027. DefenseScoop
• [New] Military spending is scheduled to increase over the next five years on its way to reaching 5% of GDP by 2035. MarketsFarm
• [New] The US military now faces a future where fewer companies compete for major airpower contracts, concentrating risk in fewer hands. Simple Flying
• [New] Israel's attacks threaten civilians and undermine efforts by the Lebanese military to assert control over unauthorised weapons and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, a likely reference to Hezbollah. Al Jazeera
• [New] 250 to 350 US military advisors and support personnel will remain at Ain al Asad Airbase in Anbar Province, Iraq, to support US operations against ISIS in Syria. Critical Threats
• [New] Moscow sees its nuclear boasts as a cost-effective diplomatic tool rather than a military threat. Forces News
• Poland will soon have 500,000 men under arms, has ordered military training for all Polish men and plans to provide military training to 100,000 volunteers annually by 2027. The American Legion
• Trump is expected to demand that Japan increase its military spending to NATO targets of 5% of GDP and purchase more U.S. weapons. The Asahi Shimbun
• Reuters is reporting that the US military will establish a military presence at an unnamed airbase in Damascus, ostensibly for the purpose of monitoring the security agreement that the Trump administration is trying to broker between the Israeli and Syrian governments. Foreign Exchanges
• Germany has the most to lose from China's rare-earth controls, which pose a threat to its plans to rebuild its military after decades of neglect. gmfus
• At any rate the initial response from the Sudanese military does not seem terribly receptive - an unnamed official apparently told the AP that it will only agree to a truce that includes the RSF withdrawing from civilian areas and giving up weapons. Foreign Exchanges

Last updated: 16 November 2025