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• [New] Saudi Arabia has announced the Saudi Vision 2030, which includes ambitions to develop a local defence sector and improve the capabilities of its armed forces by acquiring new defence equipment. Straits Research
• [New] China's growing commercial aircraft ambitions and expanding defence sector are creating significant opportunities for specialty steel producers, while Japan's Ministry of Defense continues requesting record annual defence budgets to strengthen national security capabilities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Growing defence modernization programs, higher NATO defence budgets, and continued investments by the U.S. Department of Defense are expected to sustain demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A contract to develop the Falcon Eye satellites, which will give the UAE military high-resolution surveillance imagery, was inked by the United Arab Emirates and France. Straits Research
• [New] Globally expanding asymmetric threat scenarios are forcing the military to develop more sophisticated C4ISR capabilities. Straits Research
• [New] Georgia plans to draft 5,800 individuals aged 18 to 27 into its defence forces in 2026. Caliber.az
• [New] The Netherlands plans to build its own ecosystem for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, to have drones and other autonomous platforms account for more than half of its operational combat effects within the next five years, its Ministry of Defence has stated. Caliber.az
• [New] Armed forces worldwide are prioritizing swarm-enabled unmanned systems to improve mission effectiveness, distributed sensing, electronic warfare, and force protection while reducing operational risk to personnel. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Defence Forces are projected to hold 42% share in 2026. FactMr
• [New] Saudi Arabia plans to localize at least 50% of its defence spending by 2030 by developing a number of defence related sectors such as industrial equipment, communication, and information technology. Emirates NBD Research
• [New] Russia will introduce year-round conscription for compulsory military service starting next year. Militarnyi
• [New] Russia's military-industrial complex plans to produce 11,000 strike drones in August, with production focused on several Geran, Harpy, and Gerbera variants. UNITED24 Media
• [New] The U.S. military has reportedly used up nearly 80% of its key missile interceptors during the war with Iran, as commanders warn stockpiles are dangerously low. Havana Times
• [New] NATO is transitioning into a new strategic era where Europe is expected to enhance its conventional defence capabilities. EduRev
• [New] By integrating global threat intelligence with local UAE-specific telemetry, organizations can build a bespoke defence strategy that accounts for regional threat actors and specific industry targets. OAD Technologies (A venture of OAD software services FZ
• [New] Alliance countries promised to provide Kiev with military aid, equipment, and training worth about 70 billion euros in 2026 and to maintain a comparable level of support in 2027. NAnews - Nikk.Agency Israel News
• [New] The PRC has intensified its military activities around Taiwan and expressed concern that the PRC could impose a blockade on Taiwan using the China Coast Guard. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] As global tensions rise and defence modernization remains a top priority worldwide, autonomous defence technologies are expected to be one of the fastest-growing sectors in the military industry in the coming decade. Barchart.com

Last updated: 20 August 2026