Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Rather than replacing humans, AI will be used to improve military insight. MIT Technology Review
• [New] The Golden Dome concept could radically alter global military dynamics by providing a defence system capable of intercepting and neutralizing threats posed by nuclear weapons, potentially making the doctrine of mutually assured destruction obsolete. KeepTrack
• [New] Berlin - The Federal Government has approved its first-ever space security strategy, aimed at improving the protection of German satellites and communications infrastructure while countering the risk of a military arms race in outer space. Fazit Communication GmbH
• [New] Only about half of U.S. military installations qualify as covered sites, which are authorized to intercept drones that pose security threats. DroneXL.co
• [New] U.S. security officials have previously issued public warnings that drone incursions near military bases, energy facilities and other critical infrastructure pose surveillance risks. DroneXL.co
• [New] Ukraine has evolved from importing military drones to operating hundreds of domestic manufacturers producing millions of units annually, while Western nations scramble to acquire counter-drone systems as airports shut down and critical infrastructure faces unprecedented aerial threats. DroneXL.co
• [New] Israel's military operations in Lebanon, characterized by strategic airstrikes, are part of a broader defence strategy against perceived threats. OpenTools
• [New] China warned Japan of a crushing military defeat if it uses force to intervene over Taiwan, while cautioning Chinese citizens against visits there. The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO
• [New] Germany will increase its military assistance to Ukraine by €3 billion in 2026, bringing the total to a record €11.5 billion. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] Eight Nordic and Baltic countries have announced that they will collectively finance a $500 million (€430 million) package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] The US after two decades of protracted military engagements overseas is rightly wary of any new endeavour that envisions regime change. CNN
• [New] The localization of military spending rose significantly, reaching 24.89% by end-2024 (2023: 19.35%) - on track to meet its Vision 2030 goal of more than 50%. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• [New] South Korea signals military drill adjustments may be necessary for a U.S.-North Korea summit as Pyongyang launches a missile and threatens more aggressive moves. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• Faced with increased threats to traditional large military satellites, including anti-satellite weapons, jamming and other disruptions, the United States is working with commercial operators to deploy smaller, more numerous and flexible platforms. JD Supra
• North Korea has once again thrust itself into the international spotlight, issuing bold warnings and flexing its military muscle in response to what it perceives as mounting threats from the United States and South Korea. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• The United States used space technologies to quickly and decisively defeat the Iraqi military within weeks, and with far fewer casualties than expected. Yahoo News UK
• US Military Presence in Syria: The United States reportedly plans to establish a military presence at an unspecified airbase in Damascus to enable a security agreement between Israel and Syria. Critical Threats
• The Iranian Planning and Budget Organization and the Oil Ministry may face challenges in allocating all of the funds outlined in the current budget due to the decrease in oil revenue, but any allocation to the military will decrease the revenue available for domestic projects. Critical Threats
• The United States will use its military presence to monitor a potential Israeli-Syrian security agreement. Critical Threats
• Reykjavik - In response to the threat posed by Russia, Germany plans to step up its military presence in its NATO partner Iceland. Fazit Communication GmbH
• The United States Army plans to purchase at least one million drones over the next two to three years as part of a major initiative to strengthen future military capabilities. IDNFinancials
• An increasing number of European states are recognising the potential of closer political and defence relations with Turkey, which has the second-largest military force in NATO and a world-class defence industry. Oxford Analytica

Last updated: 23 November 2025