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• [New] The Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture alone aims to operate more than 300 ISL-equipped satellites by 2026, underlining their strategic importance for both defence operations and the commercial space economy. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] The momentum in defence spending could be leveraged to support the digital sector in Europe by channelling funding into dual-use technology based in Europe. Think Tank Europa
• [New] Lavrov threatened that Russia would deem any peacekeepers in Ukraine legitimate military targets, effectively ruling out any meaningful Western security guarantees that could plausibly deter or defend against a Russian reinvasion of Ukraine as provided for under the fifth point. Critical Threats
• [New] Taipei has said it aims to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 and will introduce a $40 billion supplementary budget, including significant new U.S. arms purchases. The Asahi Shimbun
• [New] The four German companies in the Top 100 saw their combined arms revenues go up by 36% to $14.9 billion, boosted by increased demand for ground-based air defence systems, ammunition and armoured vehicles due to the perceived threat from Russia. Sipri
• [New] EU leaders will use the December European Council summit to accelerate defence cooperation, boost weapons production for Ukraine, and strengthen protection against cyber and drone attacks. Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
• [New] Britain and Norway have announced an extensive defence agreement under which they will operate an interchangeable fleet of British-built Type-26 anti-submarine warfare frigates. The i Paper
• [New] Following months of negotiations, South Korea and Peru signed a wide-ranging framework agreement under which the South American nation will purchase 54 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and 141 K808 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles, part of Lima's most extensive military acquisition program in decades. The National Interest
• [New] Japan will be pushed to align its defence-industrial standards more closely with the US to enable seamless joint production, sustainment, and long-term defence industrial and technology cooperation with the US, particularly in semiconductors and critical minerals. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] The escalating use of offensive AI by threat actors necessitates an equally advanced response, making AI-governed, autonomous defence systems not just an advantage but a fundamental requirement for enterprise resilience heading into 2026. techintelpro
• [New] US President Donald Trump has permitted Nvidia to export its advanced H200 semiconductors to the PRC, which will enable the PRC to significantly reduce the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and possibly enhance its military effectiveness. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] OpenAI plans a program that offers tiered access to enhanced tools for vetted users working in cyber defence, positioning itself as both a powerful toolmaker and a gatekeeper for dual-use capabilities. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The National Defense Authorization Act would boost U.S. support for the self-governing island of Taiwan that Beijing claims as its own and says it will take by force if necessary. WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
• [New] The U.S. Army will lead the creation of a federal digital marketplace under Joint Interagency Task Force 401 that is intended to sort, test and share information about counter-drone systems for agencies that need tools safe enough to use around aircraft, communications and crowded public spaces. National Defense Transportation Association
• [New] Defence spending will rise to €108.2 billion next year - the highest military budget in the history of the Federal Republic. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Attack submarines and advanced military technology will help protect the UK, US and Australia as all three nations fully commit to the historic partnership, with the work set to create more than 7,000 UK jobs. GOV.UK
• [New] The Commission aims at boosting disruptive innovation in the military area and strengthening Europe's defence industry with an EU Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap. Mirage News
• [New] With Nasa relying more on commercial partnerships and defence spending rising, the space industry is becoming a high-stakes arena for technological dominance, national security and economic opportunity. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defence capabilities by 2027. Just Security
• [New] In 2026, autonomous AI defence - self-learning, continuously operating systems - will become the only viable way to counter AI-generated threats in real time. CX Quest
• [New] The U.S. Department of Defense has mandated Zero-Trust architecture across all systems by 2027. SaGeminieTech
• [New] The value of cybersecurity in defence is expected to climb from $30.49 billion in 2024 to $78.85 billion by 2033, growing at an annual rate of 11.4%. Bitget
• [New] The U.S. Department of Defense plans to allocate $4.9 billion in 2025 for AI research, focusing on autonomous technologies and secure cloud solutions. Bitget

Last updated: 18 December 2025