Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo escalated last month after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Japan could deploy military forces in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. https://www.bangkokpost.com
• [New] Government programs aimed at boosting local UAV production and exports are likely to play a key role in strengthening Mexico's global position in the military drone domain by 2031. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Military forces worldwide are increasingly adopting DEWs for their precision, cost-effectiveness, and ability to neutralize threats without causing extensive collateral damage. Polaris
• [New] The U.S.-China space race intensifies as a $1 trillion economic and military battleground by 2032, driven by AI, satellite networks, and autonomous systems. Ainvest
• [New] The future of American power will not be decided in Pentagon hangars but in Nvidia's GPUs, military-grade LLMs, AWS data centers, and the strategic doctrine built around them. Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] Since 2017, China has embedded AI into its military modernization plan, targeting an intelligentized force by 2035 (Stokes, 2024). Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] Until the U.S. sheds its outdated superiority complex and transforms its tech leadership into an integrated military architecture, it will remain vulnerable in a world where strategic speed is the primary weapon. Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] Recognizing the importance of regulating the spreading influence of AI in military operations, the UN secretary general aims to achieve a legally binding treaty by 2026 that bans AI weapons systems that operate without human control or oversight and cannot comply with international humanitarian law. Minnesota Journal of International Law
• [New] The ability to service and maintain satellites in orbit could be a game-changer for China's military satellites, allowing them to remain operational longer and be repositioned as needed. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] As China, the U.S., and Russia increasingly push the boundaries of their space capabilities, the presence of military satellites capable of refueling and repositioning could lead to more frequent interactions in orbit, potentially escalating tensions between space-faring nations. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] European leaders fear, reasonably, that once Moscow regenerates its economic and military capacity, it could seek to push westward again. Forbes
• [New] Robots - both humanoid and other form factors - are likely to be one of the key innovations that will serve as the backbone of both economic and military might over the next century. Forbes
• [New] Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, NATO's second-highest military official and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, fears Russia's growing arsenal of armed drones pose a massive threat to European countries and they need to work on a defensive strategy to counter it. Economic Times
• [New] NATO's top military official warns of a massive threat from Russia's armed drones and hybrid warfare tactics. Economic Times
• [New] The world is witnessing rising military spending, more authoritarian tendencies, and increasing conflict zones - from Ukraine and the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific - all of which could destabilize the emerging order. News.Az
• [New] The military threat underpinning Russia's relationship with China has been fortified with China's steady shipments of military components destined for Russia's arsenal. Affinity Federal Credit Union
• [New] Until the U.S. adopts a global military systems mindset for AI, it will not lose because China is faster, but because China is more unified. Vanguard Think Tank
• One would logically expect increased military deployments to NATO's eastern flank, especially of U.S. troops. EDNEWS
• 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

Last updated: 07 December 2025