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• [New] Russia does not intend to launch a military attack on NATO in 2026-2027 but will continue rebuilding its armed forces out of concern over European Union rearmament. NV
• [New] The Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces could exploit a civil war in South Sudan to further their military aims in Sudan. Critical Threats
• [New] In a significant tech deployment, OpenAI's ChatGPT will be available to three million military users via GenAI. KeepTrack
• [New] Putin's threat to use nuclear weapons was primarily aimed at targeting military infrastructure in Ukraine, if the West provides the Ukrainian army with ballistic missiles for targeting Russian territory. Caliber.az
• [New] The US threatened Iran with the use of tactical nuclear arms to destroy underground nuclear laboratories should Tehran continue with its military nuclear programme. Caliber.az
• [New] The FAA acted over concerns that a military counter-drone laser system could pose risks to aircraft. Al Jazeera
• [New] China will soon catch up with the United States in economic, technological, and military terms. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Iran probably calculates that by dispersing elements of its nuclear program and burying them deeper, it will be able to increase the military requirements to destroy nuclear facilities. Critical Threats
• [New] The Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations has suggested creating a dedicated SPRIND.MIL agency to scout, support, and fund the development of critical and disruptive military technologies, with an initial budget of €1bn over five years. Passle
• [New] Beijing will not grant any symbolic victory during Philippine chairmanship, and China's proposed COC text includes banning military drills with outside powers - directly targeting the US alliance. The Rio Times
• [New] The United States and allies are urged to treat China as a durable technological and military challenger and respond by strengthening their own innovation advantages rather than assuming authoritarian limits will halt China's progress. The Asia Cable
• [New] Taiwanese military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology will be co-producing the Barracuda-500, an autonomous, low-cost cruise missile with Anduril Industries. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] Taiwan is under severe threat from Chinese coercion and under existential threat from an invasion by the Chinese military. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Within 18-24 months, expect Swarmer's technology to integrate with existing military drone programs across NATO allies, while adversaries develop indigenous alternatives or exploit commercial availability through shell companies. Drone Warfare
• [New] The military services will keep hiring new personnel because they plan to spend money on aircraft modernization, missile defence, space exploration, and unmanned systems until 2026. GovCon
• [New] If Trump's touted military spending reaches US$ 1.5 trillion in 2027, it will be the largest ever in history. The Star
• [New] Beijing's military-civil fusion is part of a national strategy that aims to develop a modernised PLA by 2035 and world-class armed forces by 2049. The Star

Last updated: 15 February 2026