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UK Sets Out £300 Billion Defence Overhaul Focused on Drones and Modernisation
politics11 days ago

UK Sets Out £300 Billion Defence Overhaul Focused on Drones and Modernisation

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a four-year plan to lift Britain’s defence budget to about £300 billion, including more than £5 billion for drones and autonomous systems, with a goal of around 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035. The plan follows internal wrangling, drew criticism from some ministers, and saw Defence Secretary John Healey among those resigning, as the UK moves to modernise its armed forces ahead of a NATO summit.

via Al Jazeera|
#defense-spending#drones#military-modernization
NATO’s Burden Gap: U.S.-Led Defense Meets European Capability Gaps
world2 months ago

NATO’s Burden Gap: U.S.-Led Defense Meets European Capability Gaps

Under Trump-era pressure to boost defense spending, NATO is described as a 'bloated architecture' overly dependent on U.S. power; Kellogg urges a new European defensive alignment as Europe’s rising budgets have not matched capability, prompting debate over NATO’s relevance while officials outline plans for a significant uptick in air/missile defense, logistics, and long-range capabilities to close the gap, warning that stretched U.S. forces could strain the alliance if members don’t adapt.

via Fox News|
#european-defense-capability#military-modernization#nato
Purges, Modernization, and the PLA: What Xi’s Rebuild Means for Taiwan
world2 months ago

Purges, Modernization, and the PLA: What Xi’s Rebuild Means for Taiwan

Brookings experts analyze how sweeping leadership purges and a rapid modernization drive are reshaping the PLA under Xi Jinping. Xi seeks a world‑class, party‑subordinate force by 2027, but has centralized power by purging top generals and shrinking the Central Military Commission. The PLA now fields advanced missiles, cyber and space capabilities, and global surveillance, yet has not fought since 1979, raising questions about readiness. Taiwan remains the central risk, but the panel rates the likelihood of U.S.–China conflict in the next decade at about 3/10, warning that policy shifts could raise that risk. They also note Western lessons from Iran—especially AI-enabled platforms and long‑range weapons—inform Beijing’s modernization. The takeaway: the PLA is formidable, but uncertainty around leadership dynamics and deterrence means vigilance is essential.

via Brookings|
#china#military-modernization#pla
North Korea tests missiles from destroyer as it accelerates flotilla expansion
world2 months ago

North Korea tests missiles from destroyer as it accelerates flotilla expansion

Kim Jong Un oversaw North Korea’s latest test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles from the Choe Hyon–class destroyer, part of operational-efficiency trials to validate the vessel’s integrated weapons system and crew training. The KCNA report also said two more destroyers are planned, signaling a faster push to a destroyer flotilla and a strengthened nuclear deterrent amid broader regional tensions.

via Reuters|
#asia-pacific#kim-jong-un#military-modernization
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget to Counter China and Boost Military Power
world6 months ago

Japan Approves Record Defense Budget to Counter China and Boost Military Power

Japan's cabinet has approved a record ¥9tn ($58bn) defense budget to enhance strike-back capabilities and coastal defenses amid escalating tensions with China, which has criticized Japan's space and military developments. The budget increase is part of Japan's plan to double its arms spending to 2% of GDP, focusing on unmanned drones and missile systems, as tensions with China and the US over Taiwan continue to rise. China has condemned Japan's space technology advancements and military activities, accusing them of fueling an arms race, while Japan emphasizes its defensive posture within constitutional limits.

via The Guardian|
#china-tensions#defense-budget#japan