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• [New] 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
• [New] The United States government is expected to announce a formal strategic reserve plan for Bitcoin within the coming weeks. MEXC
• [New] 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
• [New] Any confirmed policy shift involving government-held Bitcoin could reshape the global crypto landscape. MEXC
• [New] A formal government reserve initiative could significantly strengthen Bitcoin's legitimacy within global finance. MEXC
• [New] A major announcement involving a potential Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could arrive within weeks, intensifying speculation surrounding the future role of Bitcoin within U.S. economic and financial policy discussions. MEXC
• [New] A senior White House crypto advisor has indicated that a potential Bitcoin Strategic Reserve announcement could be made within weeks, marking what could become one of the most significant shifts in United States digital asset policy to date. MEXC
• [New] Government urban air mobility development programs, designated UAM corridor investments, and smart city infrastructure initiatives in UK are providing institutional investment that de-risks private sector eVTOL ecosystem development. Mobility Foresights
• [New] The Government of Canada will provide $1.6 million in funding for three Canadian projects developing innovative vehicle anti-theft technologies. Mirage News
• [New] Initial Stockpile: The U.S. government could start with approximately 200,000 Bitcoins, valued at $21 billion, seized from criminal activities. Kavout
• [New] Singapore's Government is collaborating with tech firms and CII owners to defend against AI threats and become experts in using AI for cyber defence. ST
• [New] Under Trump, the US government has said that it will take steps to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, alleging that it promotes climate alarmism. Scientific American
• [New] The Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency. The Guardian
• [New] The federal government committed $10bn through the Housing Australia Future Fund in 2023, promising to deliver 55,000 social and affordable homes by mid-2029. The Guardian
• [New] NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation has signed pre-deployment testing agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI, covering cyber, biological, and chemical national security risks, with developers providing models that have reduced or removed safeguards for thorough evaluation. Resilient Cyber
• [New] The U.S. admiral in charge of the Indo-Pacific Command testified last month that the Chinese government would undoubtedly use access to advanced A.I. to bolster its war-fighting capabilities and threaten U.S. forces. Mimir's Well
• [New] Establishing official discussions on AI would mark the start of U.S.-China engagement about the issue under the current Trump administration, reflecting a recognition that the rush to produce more powerful AI models could trigger a crisis neither government has the means to manage. Mimir's Well
• [New] Microsoft, Google, and xAI have agreed to provide the US government with early access to advanced AI models for national security testing and risk evaluation. MarketingProfs
• [New] The Trump administration recently released A National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI Framework), a set of legislative recommendations that could jump-start congressional activity on the application of AI across a variety of policy areas, not just health care. KFF
• [New] The federal Labour government has unveiled a savage assault on disabled people as the centrepiece of an austerity budget next month that will slash essential social spending, while increasing funding to the military and boosting corporate profits. World Socialist Web Site
• The Ministry of Defence is working closely with other Government departments to mitigate potential national security threats posed by the influx of Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles. Highways News
• The long-term policy objective remains even more ambitious: China's 15th Five-Year Plan underscores nuclear energy as a linchpin of energy security, decarbonization, and industrial competitiveness, with official pledges to triple reactor capacity by 2050. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C

Last updated: 13 May 2026