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• [New] Observers expected a surge in violence following reports that the Myanmar military has fueled Rohingya militant agitation throughout the year in the increasingly desperate Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. Acled
• [New] USA The US Army plans to deploy the first hypersonic weapon by the end of 2025. EADaily
• [New] The Ukrainian delegation will propose an agreement to the United States to buy air-defense systems and the HIMARS artillery system, together with modifications for ATACMS tactical missiles. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] The US Department of Defense will pay troops using another funding source to ensure they do not miss a paycheck. McDermott+
• [New] Through the first half of 2025, venture investments into U.S.-based defence tech startups totaled roughly $38 billion and could very well exceed the 2021 peak should the pace of investing remain constant through the end of the year. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] A moderate spending increase of +10 -20% until 2027, reaching a defence spending share of 2.3-2.5% of GDP, seems more realistic. Allianz Trade Corporate
• [New] Europe's attempt to reduce reliance on US military imports will be challenged by geopolitical developments in Ukraine and the US-EU trade deal. Allianz Trade Corporate
• [New] In Europe, Germany was finally going to abandon its ultra-tough fiscal policy, enabling it to expand its borrowing to finance much increased spending, including on defence. Yahoo News
• [New] The Pentagon and defence industry are racing to develop affordable counter-drone technologies to combat the growing threat of cheap, lethal tactical drones used by adversaries and potential terrorists. The Washington Times
• [New] North Korea's aggressive military moves are increasing tensions, which will also affect global security. thecivicsense
• [New] The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a Civil-Military Coordination Center, tasked with supporting stabilization efforts in Gaza. Economic Times
• [New] The U.S. soldiers will join troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE to provide oversight and will work to establish a civil-military coordination center in Israel to provide security and humanitarian support. Just Security
• [New] Iranian Air Defence: Iran is attempting to improve and fix vulnerabilities in its air defence systems that Israel exploited during the Israel-Iran War. Critical Threats
• [New] Hypersonic weapons represent a major shift in modern warfare, threatening to undermine traditional Western military superiority and putting the U.S. at a strategic disadvantage. Newsweek
• [New] The combination of high survivability, success, and cost effectiveness will result in cruise missiles and their strike drone counterparts continuing to be the go-to first strike option for the United States and other major military powers. Military Times
• [New] North Korea is set to host top officials from China and Russia to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, a celebration that is expected to feature a massive military parade showcasing its latest advanced weaponry. The Defense Post
• [New] Increased international investment in Taiwan's drone industry could improve its domestic production capacity, which is essential for Taiwanese national defence. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The PLA has envisioned using airborne elements to infiltrate Taiwan, strike sensitive civilian and military targets, conduct sabotage, and support the capture of key logistical hubs, among other tasks. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Germany, for example, recently announced a plan to invest 35 billion euro ($41 billion) in space defence capabilities by 2030. Via Satellite
• [New] North Korea is expected to showcase a new generation of strategic missiles and advanced weapons systems at a massive military parade this week, in what observers say is an attempt to project its growing ability to strike US and South Korean targets. South China Morning Post
• Taipei plans to nearly double its current defence spending by 2030 to 5% of GDP, NT $1.8 trillion (Taiwan dollars) or roughly NZ$ 100 billion. RNZ
• The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence aims to procure 4.5 million FPV drones in 2025, more than double last year's target, and says total production could reach 10 million annually with sufficient funding. Caliber.az
• In response to US military threats, to prevent Washington from making strategic miscalculations, and to deter the increasingly aggressive forces advocating Taiwan independence, China has displayed its independently developed and high-tech military equipment over the past years. chinadailyhk

Last updated: 16 October 2025