Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Andrei Fedorov, a former Russian foreign minister, said he could not 100% exclude the possibility of semi-military action against Britain in retaliation, raising the prospect of an attack on British drone factories from unknown sources. The Guardian
• [New] The U.K.'s leadership role in the Global Combat Air Programme alongside Italy and Japan will lift defence propulsion R&D spending materially through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The use of military drones by Japan will continue to grow with the purpose of improving the surveillance of waters and islands as well as border and ISR activities. DataMIntelligence
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth, at a CAGR of approximately 10.9%, supported by increasing defence modernization, indigenous military production, and rising investments in autonomous combat technologies. Polaris
• [New] Sudanese armed forces have made a series of gains in North Kordofan state; the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces is facing a new wave of defections; and army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is opening a political track while insisting the military campaign will continue. Al Jazeera
• Faulty PLARF equipment could compromise PLA missions in an attack on Taiwan, including joint firepower strikes on key Taiwanese and partnered military infrastructure and anti-access / area denial preventing US forces from sending reinforcements to Taiwan. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• Supreme National Security Council Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei's recent threats represent a shift from reactive defence toward active deterrence and strategic initiative. / Iran Critical Threats
• Greece is simultaneously pursuing a larger €28 billion military modernization program through 2036 that includes up to 40 US-made F-35 fighters, new frigates, drones and other advanced systems. Nordic Monitor
• Whoever finances Europe's defence innovation ecosystem will largely determine its future trajectory. Hudson Institute
• Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is likely to be the fastest-growing region through 2026-2033, driven by rising defence budgets and expanding domestic aerospace programs across China, Japan, and South Korea. Persistence Market Research
• Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth of more than 11.5% during the forecast period owing to increasing military modernization, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing investments in indigenous defence manufacturing. Polaris
• The risk is so great that the director of the Defense Department's Space Development Agency has cited cyber attacks against satellites as a greater threat than missiles. DebateUS
• Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US, its defence ministry has said. The Independent
• The United Kingdom announced it will provide Ukraine with access to the technology behind the Storm Shadow missile, which will advance Kiev's domestic production capacity and potentially expose European defence industries to Russian retaliation. Hudson Institute
• Then, last month, Greece approved the acquisition of an Israeli multilayered air defence system worth up to roughly $4.1 billion, which will form the backbone of its Achilles Shield and integrate Israeli radar and missile systems designed to counter ballistic missiles, aircraft, and drones. Algemeiner.com
• Amid mounting Russian losses and Russian President Vladimir Putin's determination to sustain high-tempo combat operations, a large North Korean contingent could impose additional attrition on an already strained Ukrainian military across an overstretched battlefield. Hudson Institute
• Lavrov's comments, which followed the drone discovery, are seen as a threat and warning of a more aggressive campaign against Europe, the West, and NATO, and are close to an admission of guilt by Russia in hybrid warfare operations. Counter Extremism Project
• Driven by Xi Jinping's mandate to build a world-class military, the PLA has constructed over 300 new solid-fuel missile silos in western China and is projected to possess over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. DVIDS
• The defence industry of Slovakia will be involved in the production of IFVs. Militarnyi
• Germany's economy is expected to gain momentum, with higher infrastructure and defence spending lifting GDP growth to about 0.8% in 2026 from roughly 0.3% in 2025, although export growth is likely to remain subdued following the impact of US tariffs. Lion Global Investors | Official Site
• The risk of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons remains extremely low because their military effectiveness on today's dispersed battlefield is limited, while the political cost of breaking the nuclear taboo would be high. Farm Progress
• Moscow could strike British military installations and equipment inside and outside Ukraine in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using British weapons. Economic Times

Last updated: 24 September 2026