Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] The European Union is strengthening secure satellite communications through its IRIS ² Secure Connectivity Programme, backed by a dedicated USD 2.60 billion budget for 2023-2027 under Regulation 2023/588. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The government agencies like NASA, ESA, etc., segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of about 10% during 2026-32. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The federal government - already on an unsustainable fiscal trajectory - will face an accelerating rise in the national debt, since the number of working-age people paying into the Social Security and Medicare systems will start dropping after 2030. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] US vulnerabilities arise less from China's progress than from domestic policy decisions that weaken scientific capacity and global health partnerships. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The war in Iran threatens to open a new era of nuclear proliferation, creating imminent national security risks and geopolitical consequences. Journalism Institute
• [New] The shift in U.S. political leadership brought a fundamental restructuring of cryptocurrency regulation, while global developments in blockchain technology and digital currencies created both opportunities and challenges for legal practitioners. GLI
• [New] The Innovative Clean Transit regulation mandates that 100% of new bus purchases be zero emission by 2029, setting a precedent for other states. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The UK government has implemented new sanctions end-use controls targeting situations where goods, technology, or related activities could indirectly undermine UK sanctions through their ultimate end use or end user. FinScan
• [New] The Middle East and Africa are expected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period, due to a strong government push in construction, defence, and infrastructure industries. Precedence Research
• [New] With the newly elected Trump administration threatening to introduce higher tariffs on imports, the Australian government should act quickly to seek tariff exemptions, and businesses should prepare to adapt to a more challenging trade position. Mirage News
• [New] Military & Economic Unilateralism: The Trump administration merges military alliances with trade demands, threatening India's pick and choose policy. Insights IAS
• [New] The 2026-27 federal budget marks a defining moment in the evolution of Australia's defence policy, representing the first major fiscal blueprint built around the Albanese government's newly released 2026 National Defence Strategy and 2026 Integrated Investment Program. Defence Connect
• [New] The U.S. is considering raising its defence budget to $1.5 trillion in fiscal 2027, potentially freeing up more funds for the federal government to strike more deals with drone manufacturers. CNBC
• Defence is expected to see significant developments in 2026, with officials pointing to domestically produced weapons labeled Made in Albania and the introduction of anti-drone systems as part of efforts to align national security standards with EU criteria. ALBANIA DAILY NEWS
• The United States government is expected to announce a formal strategic reserve plan for Bitcoin within the coming weeks. MEXC
• The actions and policies of Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, in threatening Yemen's peace, security, and stability continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Federal Register
• Any confirmed policy shift involving government-held Bitcoin could reshape the global crypto landscape. MEXC
• A formal government reserve initiative could significantly strengthen Bitcoin's legitimacy within global finance. MEXC

Last updated: 20 May 2026