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• [New] The future of American power will not be decided in Pentagon hangars but in Nvidia's GPUs, military-grade LLMs, AWS data centers, and the strategic doctrine built around them. Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] Since 2017, China has embedded AI into its military modernization plan, targeting an intelligentized force by 2035 (Stokes, 2024). Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] Until the U.S. sheds its outdated superiority complex and transforms its tech leadership into an integrated military architecture, it will remain vulnerable in a world where strategic speed is the primary weapon. Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] Recognizing the importance of regulating the spreading influence of AI in military operations, the UN secretary general aims to achieve a legally binding treaty by 2026 that bans AI weapons systems that operate without human control or oversight and cannot comply with international humanitarian law. Minnesota Journal of International Law
• [New] Lai has pledged to raise Taiwan's annual military spending to around 3.3% of gross domestic product in 2026 - the highest since 2009 - and to reach 5% of GDP by 2030. Deutsche Welle
• [New] The U.S. military buildup off Venezuela has boosted concerns of a conflict between the two countries, which could lead to a major supply disruption. Yahoo Finance
• [New] With the ongoing advancements in satellite refueling, China's military space assets could become far more versatile, posing new challenges for global space security. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] As China, the U.S., and Russia increasingly push the boundaries of their space capabilities, the presence of military satellites capable of refueling and repositioning could lead to more frequent interactions in orbit, potentially escalating tensions between space-faring nations. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] After Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a collective self-defence response, Beijing reacted sharply. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The degradation of Hezbollah's military infrastructure - the elimination of missile depots, the loss of its leader and of many senior and operational cadres, and the disruption of logistical flows - has turned the organization from an offensive actor into a defensive one focused on survival. Diplomat magazine
• [New] Ukraine's state budget and military needs for 2026 and 2027 are estimated at $153 billion. WHEC.com
• [New] UAE defence conglomerate Edge and US defence tech company Anduril will enter into a joint venture to design, develop and produce autonomous air vehicles in a new manufacturing center in the UAE. The National
• [New] Defence orders are proceeding apace with few bottlenecks, and infrastructure investment should accelerate through 2026, fueled by Next Generation EU funds - the European Union's largest fiscal program. / Germany Nuveen
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $355 million for two notices of funding opportunities to expand domestic production of critical materials essential for advancing U.S. energy production, manufacturing, transportation and national defence. Energy.gov
• [New] The coming decade will demand a complete reimagining of cybersecurity strategy, moving from reactive defence to proactive resilience. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Ukraine will be barred from NATO, from having long-range weapons, from hosting foreign troops, from allowing foreign diplomatic planes to land, and its military neutered, reduced in size by more than half. SKY
• [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] The accelerating pace of defence procurement across the Asia-Pacific reflects a shifting strategic landscape defined by heightened regional tensions, long-term threat perceptions, and a growing commitment to military self-reliance. Defence Finance Monitor
• [New] If Germany can successfully implement its personnel goals, it could dramatically influence the collective defence capabilities of Europe. SSBCrack News
• [New] European taxpayers, who currently provide almost all of the military and humanitarian support to Ukraine, are nevertheless expected to contribute $100 billion to Ukraine's reconstruction. The Atlantic
• [New] Countries could use existing EU funds for infrastructure to ensure their transport networks were well adapted to military needs, as well as a new €150bn defence loans programme. The Guardian
• [New] A tenfold increase in spending on military mobility of €17.6bn has been earmarked in the proposed EU long-term budget for 2028-34, although the overall €2 tn plan faces opposition from many member states hoping to scale back spending. The Guardian
• [New] The US after two decades of protracted military engagements overseas is rightly wary of any new endeavour that envisions regime change. CNN

Last updated: 04 December 2025