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• [New] Bangkok might close its airspace to all military flights and block access to its territory for combatants. Hudson Institute
• [New] Some interlocutors criticized the Philippines for willingly allowing itself to risk being entrapped in a US-China conflict by hosting US military assets and adopting a more confrontational approach to China. Hudson Institute
• [New] Almost all elites, and not just from the military, believe that Vietnam's willingness to give China a bloody nose might be the most effective deterrent. Hudson Institute
• [New] President Trump orders scaled down joint military exercises with South Korea, CENTCOM commander acknowledges mental health challenges on USS Lincoln, and war on drugs in Latin America could move to ground phase. The American Legion
• [New] The military segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 21.9% from 2026 to 2033, fueled by increasing investments in tactical parachuting, airborne operations, and specialized military training. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by increasing defence spending, rapid military modernization, and expanding procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, UAVs, naval platforms, and missile systems across China, India, Japan, and South Korea. stratviewresearch.com
• [New] NATO intercepted four ballistic missiles Iran launched towards Turkey in 2026, offering it as proof the military alliance's deterrence defence posture is strong and effective against outside threats. Al Jazeera
• [New] NATO says it is prepared to address threats over possible Iranian attacks on United States military targets in Europe as Bulgaria has increased security measures at the Bezmer Air Base. Al Jazeera
• [New] A contract to develop the Falcon Eye satellites, which will give the UAE military high-resolution surveillance imagery, was inked by the United Arab Emirates and France. Straits Research
• [New] Globally expanding asymmetric threat scenarios are forcing the military to develop more sophisticated C4ISR capabilities. Straits Research
• [New] Iran will shift to a fully offensive military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the U.S. have stalled. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
• [New] Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the Israeli military to prepare a plan for transferring responsibility for civilian law enforcement to the Israeli police - a move critics questioned as impractical and warned could further advance Israel's de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera
• [New] The PRC likely aims to identify vulnerabilities in US and NATO military technology that the PLA could exploit to deter or defeat the United States or NATO-armed militaries in a potential conflict. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] In the long term, experts say, deeper U.S. military involvement could test how far voters are willing to go in putting security over sovereignty, potentially constraining even Trump's closest allies. Spectrum News
• [New] Russia's military-industrial complex plans to produce 11,000 strike drones in August, with production focused on several Geran, Harpy, and Gerbera variants. UNITED24 Media
• By cutting down administrative red tape and securing true ownership of military technology, India aims to quickly arm its forces with cutting-edge capabilities necessary to counter modern threats. Defence News India
• Allies pledged €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine in 2026, with a sovereign commitment to sustain at least equivalent levels in 2027, financed entirely by European allies and Canada. Atlas Institute for International Affairs
• A rapidly aging population could reduce China's long-term economic growth and undermine the resources available for military expansion, technological development and international influence. UPI
• Observers will be looking for any changes in Ukrainian military strategy, particularly signs of increased operations aimed at Crimea. Crypto Briefing
• Future developments in U.S. and Israeli military planning will be crucial indicators of potential escalation in the Iran conflict. Crypto Briefing
• The potential for further military action seems to have decreased confidence in the inclusion of Iran Reconstruction Funding in any forthcoming agreement. Crypto Briefing

Last updated: 23 August 2026