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• [New] Ukraine is on pace to manufacture seven million military UAVs in 2027. AviationOutlook
• [New] Nearly all of the Pentagon's drone programs will now exist under one office, giving its officials major power over the future of uncrewed systems in the US military. Business Insider
• [New] The future Russian military will have more infantry-reversing prior cuts - and more drone formations to provide fire support or conduct precision strikes. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Military and premium commercial systems might emerge by 2027. Tack GPS Location Tracker | Singapore
• [New] The US military may need to change important aspects of how it traditionally operates to exploit AI's potential, and flags deep uncertainty about implementation - including how to balance speed of deployment against trust and reliability. RepresentAI
• [New] If U.S. policymakers believe that China's military-civil fusion can convert commercial compute into state power, then they will keep tightening export rules. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Ministers recognised the breadth of cooperation through education, training and embedment opportunities available for industry, government and military personnel, which is already growing the nuclear-qualified skills base across Australia and the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] China may be practicing mass mobilization of civilian vessels for use during a Taiwan contingency, where they could complicate U.S. military operations by overwhelming radars and sensors, confounding targeting for missiles and torpedoes, and complicating navigation. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] The principal Israeli concern is that Washington could agree to a deal that establishes an enduring diplomatic framework, potentially lasting years or even decades, which would constrain Israeli freedom of military manoeuver against Iran in the future. Al Jazeera
• The military planned to procure about 11,000 commercial drones for training purposes by the end of 2026, rising to 60,000 by 2029, alongside more than 20,000 low-cost disposable combat drones by 2030. The Guardian
• All of South Korea's military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy. The Guardian
• The PRC could be training Russian troops to use PRC-made drone technology, which could explain why the more experienced Russian military received training from the PLA. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The PRC could be working to modernize its military doctrine and tactics through cooperation with the Russian military. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The $1.5 trillion request for 2027 builds on the record $1 trillion for 2026 and includes a pay boost of 7% for all military personnel ranked E-5 and below, 6% for E-6 to O-3 and 5% for O-4 and above. National Guard Association of the United States
• The global military drone sector could surpass $25 billion by 2026, while the broader defence drone industry is expected to exceed $55 billion by 2032. Cision PR Newswire
• Based on the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will end immediately and permanently as of tonight, and in addition, the naval blockade against Iran will end immediately and completely. Al Jazeera
• IRGC claims drone attack on US Fifth Fleet: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it launched a drone attack against the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain in response to US strikes, warning that heavier retaliation will follow if US military action continues. Al Jazeera
• The Indian Army placed multiple orders for SSS Defence's T-12 semi-automatic shotgun, marking the first time the Bengaluru-based company will supply a weapon system to the military. Ronin's Grips Analytics
• The Kremlin could seek to recruit Belarusian citizens into the Russian military, particularly as Belarusians and Russians have a single citizenship status under the Union State Treaty and, in theory, have equal rights under Union State law. Critical Threats
• The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has destroyed eight U.S. military installations and issued a stern warning that offending vessels will face harsher actions. Crypto Briefing

Last updated: 09 July 2026