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• [New] While Boeing has no intention of retreating on its demands for wage caps and concessions, a prolonged strike threatens to disrupt the rollout of the new F-47 fighter jet and other key military projects. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Quantum communication & cryptography will secure India's strategic military assets. Drishti IAS
• [New] Russia's reconstitution of its Leningrad Military District, de facto takeover of Belarus, plans to expand its ground forces, and establishment of bases and rail networks along the Russian-Finnish border have all reinforced to Europe the unavoidable truth that Russia's postwar focus will be on NATO. Hudson Institute
• [New] Pro-Erdogan Turkish politicians have continued to threaten military action against the SDF by Ankara and Damascus to pressure the SDF to integrate into the Syrian state. Critical Threats
• [New] The Gulf states have long applied a threats-based framework to their relations with the United States, with bilateral partnerships emerging from their reliance on American military might to counter common adversaries. The Washington Institute
• [New] Israeli projectiles have struck other residential high-rises, and further attacks are expected as military officials advance the offensive against Gaza City. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Military spending would increase by around 1 point of GDP (or EUR 180 bn), rising from an average of 1.9% of GDP in 2024 to 2.8% in 2027. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] The Financial Times reports that Ukraine risks facing a shortage of air defence systems after the Pentagon revised its military aid programme, slowing deliveries at a time when Russia is intensifying air attacks. European Pravda
• [New] Putin's statement threatening to strike foreign military assets in Ukraine is an attempt to provoke fear in the West about a possibility that European states are not considering. Critical Threats
• [New] Orbit: Highly Elliptical Orbit Operator: PVO (Russian Air Defence Forces) Fun Fact: COSMOS 2368 is equipped with advanced sensors that enable it to provide critical data for national security, making it a key asset in military satellite operations. KeepTrack
• [New] Redirecting even a fraction of today's military spending could close vital gaps - putting children in school, strengthening primary health care, expanding clean energy and resilient infrastructure, and protecting the most vulnerable. UN News
• [New] The PRC military parade showcased weapons systems that could enhance PLA force projection and deterrence capabilities in a conflict over Taiwan. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Workforce reductions (24,000 jobs cut) and manufacturing project suspensions in Germany and Poland signal a retreat from aggressive expansion, which could deter investors seeking bold innovation. Ainvest
• [New] The 15-year roadmap comes at a time when India is recalibrating its military posture amidst rising threats in the Indo-Pacific and along its land borders. Bharat Shakti
• [New] U.S. officials have raised alarms that Chinese drones could collect sensitive data over American infrastructure, ranging from energy pipelines to military bases, and feed it back to Beijing. CoinCentral
• [New] Syrian interim authorities could look to Russia as one source of military equipment and support as they rebuild and rearm Syrian security forces. Eurasia Review
• [New] Closer Syrian-Turkish official ties and an expanded Turkish military presence in Syria may provide Turkey with greater regional influence, and could affect the perceptions and security calculations of Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and other Arab states. Eurasia Review
• [New] Turkish and Israeli officials have taken deconfliction steps to reduce the continuing potential for military confrontation. Eurasia Review
• [New] While spending continues to grow and is expected to rise further in 2025, it remains below the levels of military powers such as the United States, underlining the need for sustained investment and greater collaboration to maximise efficiency and ensure interoperability across the EU's armed forces. Eunews
• Gaza City's destruction will destroy Hamas, as a political and military entity. Undercover's Substack
• Loan proceeds will further advance Poland's military modernization effort across a wide range of capabilities, substantially contributing to strengthening the defence and deterrence of NATO's Eastern Flank. itaadmin
• The belief that adversaries are innovating more rapidly than the U.S. military has therefore sent DOD on the hunt for the magic elixir that will make its own acquisition system more agile and creative. The Heritage Foundation
• In the event of war, the U.S. military could rapidly run out of munitions, spare parts, and even critical consumables. The Heritage Foundation

Last updated: 14 September 2025