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• [New] The global military drones sector could approach $187 billion by 2034 under aggressive adoption and modernization scenarios. GlobeNewswire
• [New] A military confrontation between the US and Iran could begin in the coming days and be an intensive, multi-week campaign. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] The US military will be ready to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend. Space War
• [New] The arrival of the USS Ford aircraft carrier and its strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in the coming days will be a key factor in the timing of a possible military campaign against Iran. Just Security
• [New] The US military buildup in the Middle East means Iran's window to reach a diplomatic agreement over its nuclear activities is at risk of closing. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Iran must reach a deal on its nuclear programme within 10 to 15 days or face really bad things, as Tehran warned it would retaliate against US bases if attacked, amid a large American military buildup in the Middle East that has heightened tensions. Yahoo News UK
• [New] Diplomatic talks with Iran appear strained, as sweeping U.S. demands, including zero nuclear enrichment and snap inspections, are unlikely to gain traction, fueling speculation that military action could be imminent. Waggoner Financial
• [New] Access to top-tier chips could accelerate military applications and threaten U.S. AI dominance. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] The mothership concept allows the Russians to deploy smaller drones from platforms already penetrating Ukrainian airspace, creating multi-layered threats that stress air defence systems. Futura Doctrina
• [New] As a second aircraft carrier nears the region and hundreds of military aircraft settle in on forward staging areas in the Middle East area the time for an attack could be nearing soon. SOF News
• [New] New cyber threats observed from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea targeting US critical infrastructure and defence industry. OPFOR Journal
• [New] The construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea, explicit support for Russian military operations, and the rapid modernization of Chinese forces create a threat environment fundamentally different from the relatively stable post-Cold War period. Second Line of Defense
• [New] North Korea will very likely intensify efforts to modernize its military during the 2026-2030 defence cycle, pursuing a revisionist objective of expanding its international standing through strengthened nuclear deterrence and expanded foreign military cooperation. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Others will carry remotely controlled weapon stations supplied by Norwegian firm Kongsberg, allowing gunners to operate machine guns or grenade launchers from inside the armoured hull. Vetromebel.com
• [New] Defence investments in augmented soldiers, including exosuits and cognitive enhancement devices, exceeded USD 1.2 billion in 2024, expected to double by 2032. / USA EIN Presswire
• [New] Regional and global powers, including Russia, have called for restraint and diplomacy, even as the potential for further military escalation remains a central risk scenario. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management | The Woodlands Finan
• [New] The T-Dome is a proposed multi-layered IAMD network meant to neutralize aerial threats to Taiwan with large quantities of mobile air defence systems and advanced sensor and command-and-control infrastructure. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Traditional assumptions of warfare continue to be shattered and rewritten, and defence industry in 2026 will need to keep pace. APDR
• [New] The U.S. Navy plans to deploy a medium unmanned surface vessel with the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group. KeepTrack
• [New] The integration of AI in military systems could lead to more accidents, while quantum computing advances could interfere with the protective encryption necessary for nuclear deterrence. forbesindia
• [New] The MBCT is going to eventually replace all of the 14 Active Component and 20 Army National Guard Infantry Brigade Combat Teams as part of a broad Army modernization effort to respond to evolving threats, lessons from Ukraine, and the demands of large-scale combat operations. SOF News
• [New] The ReArm Europe plan commits €800 billion in defence investment by 2030. Turkiye Today
• [New] Ukraine's Western partners will provide Ukraine with a series of aid packages totaling $38 billion that will fund drones, air defence, artillery, and other military assistance in 2026. Critical Threats

Last updated: 26 February 2026