Global Scans · War · Weekly Summary

• [New] There is an increasing threat from expanding ability of China, Russia, and North Korea to deliver nuclear weapons against the United States, including the territories of the United States. GovTrack.us
• [New] The United States should develop and field homeland integrated air and missile defence that can deter and defeat coercive attacks by Russia and China, and determine the capabilities needed to stay ahead of the North Korean and Iranian threat. GovTrack.us
• [New] After using force, the United States needs to be determined to ensure that the risks it took are matched by a pledge to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. GorakhaPatra
• [New] The Kiev city military administration had warned of a threat of enemy use of ballistic weapons, and Ukraine's air force said a group of missiles had approached Kiev from the east. hurriyetdailynews.com
• [New] The UK and France have pledged for the first time to coordinate the use of nuclear weapons, saying they will work together to protect Europe from extreme threats. Benchmark Beat
• [New] Taiwan officials are eager to secure a deal with the Trump administration to maintain economic growth and ensure US military backing remains in place as China ramps up its threats. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
• [New] Both Israel and Iran will likely escalate their shadow war, using intelligence, cyber warfare, and potentially targeted strikes. archyde
• [New] Israel is preparing for the possibility of further military action if Iran tries to revive its nuclear program, and Israeli officials think President Trump could greenlight renewed Israeli attacks. Blue Delaware
• [New] Israel has threatened the use of nuclear weapons - recently in Gaza and earlier during the first Iraq war, in response to Saddam Hussein's Scud missile capacity. Strategic Culture Foundation
• [New] Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons is viewed as a threat to regional and global security, prompting international concern and diplomatic efforts. archyde
• [New] In Pakistan, North Korea (and potentially a future nuclear Iran), there's a bit more emphasis on nuclear weapons as tools to win or at least survive a war that might otherwise be lost - which indicates a slightly higher tolerance for thinking about actual use. The DEFCON Warning System Shop
• [New] Russian military writings have often been interpreted as embracing an escalate to de-escalate strategy: the idea of using a limited nuclear strike to shock an adversary into backing down in a conventional war. The DEFCON Warning System Shop
• [New] Countries such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, which perceive Iran as a significant threat, may respond by enhancing their military capabilities or seeking stronger alliances with Western nations. County Local News
• [New] We know that defence spending does more than safeguard national security - it also fuels economic growth and creates employment and opportunities in communities across the UK. CBI
• [New] With Germany playing a crucial role in EU military operations and China pursuing aggressive maritime strategies, the potential for conflict remains high. County Local News
• [New] The attack by a Chinese Navy vessel on a German Air Force plane could escalate tensions between China and not just Germany, but also NATO and other allied nations. County Local News
• [New] The evolving landscape of cyber warfare will likely continue to shape the dynamics of international relations in the Middle East, with significant ramifications for the future of media freedom and human rights in Iran. County Local News
• [New] Beyond military cooperation, the disruption of critical undersea infrastructure and seabed warfare activities represents a form of nefarious relations that Russia and China might pursue in the Arctic. CEPA
• [New] Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced plans to increase Canada's defence budget to 5% of GDP by 2035, a pledge that includes investments in critical minerals and defence infrastructure to support NATO's goals. ReadyAyeReady.com
• [New] Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the threat of conflict over Taiwan and President Donald Trump's impulsive approach to alliances have all made bolstering national defence an urgent priority. Edwards Global
• Israel's Operation Rising Lion demonstrates the vulnerability of other expensive systems, such as air defence, to cheap, precise mass capabilities, no matter how deep into a country's territory they are. Foreign Affairs

Last updated: 12 July 2025