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• [New] The U.S. Army in Europe has established a command-and-control capability with allies that could deliver a big battlefield advantage if it's integrated worldwide. Stars and Stripes
• [New] At the summit in The Hague, NATO members formalised an historic increase in the target for military spending, from 2% to 5% of national GDP by 2035. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] The degradation of Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities will temporarily prevent Iran from enriching to 90% weapons-grade uranium, though it could do so if it can install surviving centrifuges at a new facility or retains surviving centrifuges at another facility. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] The degradation of Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities will temporarily prevent Iran from enriching to 90% weapons-grade uranium, though Iran could enrich to weapons-grade if it can install surviving centrifuges at a new facility. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] As NATO continues to modernize its forces, systems like the EuroPULS/MARS 3 could become foundational elements of collective security strategies in an increasingly complex global defence environment. SSBCrack News
• [New] As geopolitical tensions rise, particularly in maritime domains, enhancing coastal defence will be crucial for NATO members facing new challenges from nations such as China and Russia. SSBCrack News
• [New] The new defence spending targets require NATO members to allocate 5% of their GDP to defence by 2035, with a minimum of 3.5% dedicated to core military needs. archyde
• [New] NATO is increasing defence spending in response to a growing number of global conflicts and escalating threats from nations like russia, China, and Iran. archyde
• [New] The U.S. and Europe are considering supplying additional ground-to-ground missiles and air defence systems, with formal announcements expected later this week. IT & Life Hacks BlogIdeas for learning and practicin
• [New] Despite challenges, such as geopolitical tensions and evolving cyber threats, a commitment to collaboration and innovation can ensure the effectiveness of cybersecurity defences worldwide. International Military
• [New] The deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus fundamentally does not change the assessed Russian risk of nuclear escalation, given that Russia has long fielded nuclear-capable weapons able to strike any target that tactical nuclear weapons based in Belarus could hit. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Russia's war on Ukraine, and the vulnerability of Iran demonstrated by Israel, who is widely believed to have nuclear weapons, will likely make them even more desirable. Marc to Market
• [New] Members of NATO are expected to spend at least 2% of their GDP on defence, a target which the United Kingdom just missed between 2015/16 and 2020/21. Statista
• [New] Many NATO members are expected to agree to up spending to 5% of GDP after this week's NATO Summit in The Hague, with an expected 3.5% for defence and 1.5% for defence infrastructure. BlackRock
• [New] The military aviation sector is seeing rapid growth, especially in the rotorcraft area, which is expected to grow about 7% per year from 2025 to 2030, driven by global conflicts and security needs. Virtue Market Research
• [New] China's ambassador warns Australia against increased defence spending, urging to view China as a friend instead of a threat. Ticker
• [New] As threats become more sophisticated, India is investing in AI-based cyber defence, quantum encryption, and robust regulatory frameworks to protect its critical infrastructure and digital sovereignty. IBTimes India
• [New] The world of military technology has always been a dynamic space, where advancements occur at a blistering pace to outsmart potential threats. leander frigate Ship
• [New] The world of defence technology is undergoing rapid evolution, with high-speed aerial threat interception becoming a focal point of advanced military strategies. leander frigate Ship
• [New] The growing reliance on commercial satellites for military purposes blurs the line between civilian and military targets, increasing the risk of escalation (CSIS Space Threat Assessment). SSBCrack News
• While NATO leaders plan for higher defence spending, a powerful counter-message is being heard: billions spent on weapons worsen insecurity, undermine social justice, and accelerate the climate crisis. Transnational Institute

Last updated: 03 July 2025