Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Even though the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 launched in 2025 aims to rebuild European military deterrence, the EU has limited competences in security matters, that are mostly under control of single member states. Statista
• [New] STEER Tech will supply the autonomous vehicle and sensor stack for Pliyt's privacy-first ridesharing platform, drawing on deployments across military, airport, warehouse, and logistics sites, with an Alpha prototype due late 2026. Self Drive News
• [New] The US Department of Defense has announced a reduction in the number of religious affiliations recognised by chaplains as they plan their service. Religion Media Centre
• [New] The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU reduces the military potential of the strategic autonomy of Europe: the EU cannot, as before, count on British participation in its operations. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Defence contractors were raising prices because of global instability, meaning delays to procurement could end up costing more. BBC News
• [New] The US Department of Defense has assessed that the PRC is significantly expanding its nuclear arsenal and is on track to field 1,000 warheads by 2030. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Strengthening relations between Japan and the Philippines could strain the PLA's ability to maintain coercive military activity against both states, requiring additional PLA resources to offset improvements in intelligence and naval capabilities. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread interference incidents to Russia, revealing vulnerabilities in a technology essential to everyday society. The New York Times
• [New] With increasing threats to vital infrastructure, military installations, and public events, the United States government and defence agencies are investing heavily in anti drone systems to ensure national security. IMARC Group
• [New] The dollar index is up +0.42% on safe-haven demand after Iran said it halted ceasefire talks with the US, which could prompt a new large-scale US military attack on Iran. Barchart.com
• [New] Germany has published its first-ever comprehensive military concept, which envisions the Bundeswehr becoming the strongest conventional army in Europe. International Centre for Defence and Security
• [New] The Military Defence application segment is esteemed to grow at an anticipated CAGR of 16.2% from 2026 to 2034 with the strategic emphasis on asymmetric warfare, where small, inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles provide significant tactical advantages against conventional forces. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Diplomatic engagement between Washington and Beijing, including senior military-to-military communication, would push YES contracts lower by reducing miscalculation risk. Lines.com
• [New] Taiwan's domestic politics remain contentious, with related markets pricing Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai's departure at 17% and a broader military clash before 2027 at 8%. Lines.com

Last updated: 11 June 2026