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• [New] The risk is so great that the director of the Defense Department's Space Development Agency has cited cyber attacks against satellites as a greater threat than missiles. DebateUS
• [New] Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US, its defence ministry has said. The Independent
• [New] The United Kingdom announced it will provide Ukraine with access to the technology behind the Storm Shadow missile, which will advance Kiev's domestic production capacity and potentially expose European defence industries to Russian retaliation. Hudson Institute
• [New] Then, last month, Greece approved the acquisition of an Israeli multilayered air defence system worth up to roughly $4.1 billion, which will form the backbone of its Achilles Shield and integrate Israeli radar and missile systems designed to counter ballistic missiles, aircraft, and drones. Algemeiner.com
• [New] Amid mounting Russian losses and Russian President Vladimir Putin's determination to sustain high-tempo combat operations, a large North Korean contingent could impose additional attrition on an already strained Ukrainian military across an overstretched battlefield. Hudson Institute
• [New] Lavrov's comments, which followed the drone discovery, are seen as a threat and warning of a more aggressive campaign against Europe, the West, and NATO, and are close to an admission of guilt by Russia in hybrid warfare operations. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Driven by Xi Jinping's mandate to build a world-class military, the PLA has constructed over 300 new solid-fuel missile silos in western China and is projected to possess over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. DVIDS
• [New] The defence industry of Slovakia will be involved in the production of IFVs. Militarnyi
• [New] Germany's economy is expected to gain momentum, with higher infrastructure and defence spending lifting GDP growth to about 0.8% in 2026 from roughly 0.3% in 2025, although export growth is likely to remain subdued following the impact of US tariffs. Lion Global Investors | Official Site
• [New] The risk of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons remains extremely low because their military effectiveness on today's dispersed battlefield is limited, while the political cost of breaking the nuclear taboo would be high. Farm Progress
• [New] Moscow could strike British military installations and equipment inside and outside Ukraine in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using British weapons. Economic Times
• [New] The military segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 21.9% from 2026 to 2033, fueled by increasing investments in tactical parachuting, airborne operations, and specialized military training. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by increasing defence spending, rapid military modernization, and expanding procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, UAVs, naval platforms, and missile systems across China, India, Japan, and South Korea. stratviewresearch.com
• [New] Washington expects Europe to shoulder a greater share of its own conventional defence, while the US retains its extended nuclear guarantee and select strategic enablers, preserving its ability to pivot toward key theaters such as the Indo-Pacific. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] Taiwan's Executive Yuan (EY) released its general budget proposal for 2027, including a record $35 billion in proposed defence spending. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] By 2035, military aviation is expected to operate as a mixed ecosystem of crewed aircraft, large unmanned aircraft, tactical drones and collaborative autonomous systems. DataMIntelligence
• [New] Rheinmetall and MBDA aim to field an operational laser weapon for the German Navy in 2029. C4ISRNET
• [New] EU27 investment already accounted for 32.2% of defence expenditure in 2025 and is projected at 35.9% in 2026. KEN research
• [New] By 2030, stronger European capabilities, production capacities, and logistical resilience are expected to reinforce European security as well as enhance the overall strength of the transatlantic defence architecture. Hudson Institute
• [New] There is a shortage of 150,000-200,000 skilled workers today, and it plans to train or retrain 600,000 defence workers by 2030. Hudson Institute
• [New] The growing gap between Europe's defence ambitions and its operational capabilities could undermine deterrence, encouraging Moscow to conclude that Europe and NATO may lack the capacity to sustain a prolonged confrontation. Hudson Institute
• [New] Given the persistent shortage of European defence capital, restricting US investment or transatlantic industrial partnerships could ultimately weaken the very ecosystem Europe seeks to strengthen. Hudson Institute

Last updated: 03 September 2026