A report by the Congressional Research Service says senior U.S. defence and intelligence officials have identified emerging technologies that could disrupt national security in the coming years, with implications for congressional oversight, defence funding and military operations.
U.S. intelligence agencies supported an overnight operation in Caracas aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and striking several military sites across the capital.
On 26 December, the Japanese government approved a defence budget of more than JPY 9 trillion, equivalent to over USD 57.6 billion, for the 2026 fiscal year.
U.S. Central Command and partner forces in Syria killed at least seven ISIS members and captured others during 11 missions conducted between 20 and 29 December.
The United States carried out air strikes against ISIS targets in north-west Nigeria on Thursday, according to President Donald Trump, who said the action followed attacks on Christian communities.
Donald Trump has revived his long-standing push to acquire Greenland, prompting criticism from Greenlandic and Danish leaders.
Saab, Inc. marked 2025 with activity spanning the United States, from California and Indiana to New York and Rhode Island, reflecting growth in training, technology delivery and industrial investment.
The United States Department of State has approved requests for price and availability submitted by the authorities in Taiwan, covering a package of potential arms purchases with a total value exceeding USD 10 billion.
On 17 December, the Bundestag Budget Committee approved funding for 30 Bundeswehr modernisation projects with a total value of €50 billion.
Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration in counter-unmanned aerial systems, space and advanced weapons technologies.
Australian company DroneShield has secured a $49.6 million contract through an in-region European reseller for a European military end-customer.
Last week, Leidos Australia and its Land 156 project partners demonstrated a mission-ready counter-drone capability for the Australian Defence Force during Exercise Southern Arrow 25.
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