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• [New] NATO defence spending will rise to 2.8% of GDP in 2026, and is set to climb to 3.5% of GDP in 2029 in accordance with the fiscal plan. Bundesministerium der Finanzen
• [New] As production scales up to meet military demand, the per-meter cost of high-performance drone fiber is expected to decline steadily throughout 2026 and 2027. Guangdong Dekam Optical Communication Technology Co., L
• [New] Defence AI startup Shield AI closed a $1.5 B Series G led by Advent International and co-led by JPMorganChase, plus $500M preferred equity from Blackstone - and will use proceeds to acquire simulation firm Aechelon Technology. SaasNik
• [New] In Europe, the European E5 LEAP programme seeks to develop low-cost air defence systems, with an aim for 2027 for project completion. VettaFi
• [New] A new report forecasting threats to US national security in 2026 has highlighted the dangers of AI for spreading false information and strengthening adversaries' military programs. The National Interest
• [New] Russia's ongoing attempts to bolster its military through increased recruitment and investment in weaponry will leave it strong enough to launch an attack on a NATO territory by 2029. BBC News
• [New] Fostering partnerships between the Department of Defense and private sector companies, including veteran owned businesses, can encourage faster development and integration of new systems into the military's arsenal, ensuring readiness in the face of emerging global threat. The American Legion

Last updated: 02 April 2026