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• [New] At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Allies committed to investing 5% of GDP annually on defence by 2035. Site name seo
• [New] China may be practicing mass mobilization of civilian vessels for use during a Taiwan contingency, where they could complicate U.S. military operations by overwhelming radars and sensors, confounding targeting for missiles and torpedoes, and complicating navigation. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] Turkey's nanotechnology and nanomaterials strategy is being shaped within the framework of the 2024-2028 Defense Industry Sectoral Strategy Document and the 2030 Industry and Technology Strategy. Defence Turkey
• [New] Leading Application: Secure Communication & Cybersecurity holds the largest share at over 28% in 2026, valued at more than US$ 656.8 Mn, due to the critical importance of protecting military networks from cyber threats. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The gesture-tracking device (GTD) segment is expected to grow rapidly and is likely to register the highest CAGR of 30.7% from 2026 to 2034 owing to the increasing demand for more intuitive and immersive VR interfaces across industries such as healthcare, gaming, and military training. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Beijing will likely not want its careful and patient military buildup to suddenly be sucked into the vortex of a war with the US over the defence of Philippine claims over uninhabited islets. Acled
• [New] A conflict between the US and China over Taiwan could spill over into the South China Sea, potentially expanding the Philippines' role in US defence plans for Taiwan. Acled
• [New] The invasion of Ukraine and the regional instability it has created is a major concern for most European nations, with expected increases in expenditure for military preparedness as a share of GDP over the next decade. Ovzon
• [New] Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend, as NATO reaffirms its commitment, having recently pledged $60 billion in military aid despite past rejections of specific funding proposals. Forbes
• [New] Secretary General Rutte aims to establish a 'credible path' for members to meet the ambitious 5% GDP defence spending target by 2035, a goal set last year. / Ukraine Forbes
• [New] The Ministry of Defence will use unmanned systems wherever possible, with the ambition that within five years more than half of all operational effects will be achieved using unmanned systems. Daily Star
• [New] The military planned to procure about 11,000 commercial drones for training purposes by the end of 2026, rising to 60,000 by 2029, alongside more than 20,000 low-cost disposable combat drones by 2030. The Guardian
• [New] All of South Korea's military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy. The Guardian
• [New] Russia is already intensifying cyber-attacks, information operations, sabotage and other forms of hostile activity below the threshold of war that might trigger a military response. Centre for European Reform
• [New] China: Demand for Drone Interceptors in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.5%, supported by extensive investments in military modernization, a rapidly expanding defence technology ecosystem, and increasing deployment of counter-drone solutions across military and security applications. FactMr
• [New] The mounting expenditure on counter-drone technologies, along with the increasing need for efficient and speedy drone-neutralization technologies, will prompt security agencies and defence agencies globally to invest in interceptor drone systems. FactMr
• [New] In 2026, Russian defence spending is projected to reach $180 billion. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Moving forward, Moscow will struggle to keep current economic policies, balance inflation, and maintain high levels of defence spending. Foreign Affairs Magazine

Last updated: 09 July 2026