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• [New] Aligning the forthcoming defence acquisition policy with national security goals, encouraging R&D investments and providing a level playing field to the private and foreign players will be pivotal to accelerating India's role in the global A & D value chain. KPMG
• [New] Farmland Ownership Trump's administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen farm security. The Federal Observer
• [New] Russia is already a growing long-term threat to European security, but if it defeated and successfully occupied all or most of Ukraine, it would fundamentally alter the balance of power in Europe. Centre for European Reform
• [New] The Palestinian Authority, while ostensibly a governing body meant to uphold peace and security, often embodies a paradoxical potential threat to Israeli sovereignty and, by extension, to U.S. interests. SOFREP
• [New] The ability to break classical cryptography, accelerate malicious activities, and challenge existing infrastructure poses significant threats to data security and global stability. FBI Support Cyber Law Knowledge Base
• [New] The Rio declaration backed India as host and chair of the 18th BRICS summit in 2026, as New Delhi's bid for a UN Security Council seat, as well its bid to host COP 33 in 2028. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] The UK's funding, to be delivered through British Investment International's, will support low-carbon energy projects and innovative business models, protecting energy security and insulating UK billpayers. GOV.UK
• [New] Investment into clean, renewable energy will reduce British people's energy bills and enshrine climate resilience and energy security. GOV.UK
• [New] The UK aims to become a permanent member of the ARF, in recognition of the fact that the greatest threats to ASEAN's security also impact UK national security, from instability driven by climate change to risk of conflict. GOV.UK
• [New] The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of Germany's economy, has experienced a heightened demand for specialized pest control solutions aimed at protecting crops and livestock from pest threats, thereby ensuring food security and successful harvests. Bonafide Research
• [New] Key risks include high expectations baked into the current price, global supply chain pressure, and increasing regulatory focus on AI hardware and data security. Benzinga
• [New] As organizations increase their maturity and take OT security more seriously, they are doing more to plan for changes in regulations and compliance. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Further Iran-Israel conflict could destabilize the Middle East, threaten global energy and security, and risk pulling major powers - such as the U.S. and China - into direct conflict. Newsweek
• [New] Somalia has struggled with instability and conflict for decades, with Al-Shabaab remaining a important threat to peace and security. archyde
• [New] A critical concern is that 80% of CCTV components, including semiconductors, are imported from China, raising security and espionage risks, especially given global tensions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Because of the challenges of climate change and energy security, nuclear reactors with a capacity of 1,500 GW could be built in Lithuania. The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
• [New] Thousands of UK jobs will be created as French energy firm EDF confirms today it will take a 12.5% stake in Sizewell C - in a major boost for UK growth and energy security. Electricity Info
• [New] Taiwan officials are eager to secure a deal with the Trump administration to maintain economic growth and ensure US military backing remains in place as China ramps up its threats. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
• [New] IBM Power will interoperate with IBM Concert using generative AI to help identify operational risks, provide actionable insights, and automate remediation, starting with security patch management. IBM Newsroom
• [New] In times of heightened geopolitical risk and ever-dropping renewable energy costs, Japan's promise is likely to have significant consequences for its economy and energy security. Energy Tracker Asia
• [New] With targeted policy reforms and investments, India has the potential to scale its chemical sector to USD 1 trillion and secure 12% of the global chemical value chain by 2040. The Study IAS by Manikant singh
• [New] Stay up to date the most pressing cyber threats, emerging trends and what they mean for enterprise security, critical infrastructure and global risk. authentic8

Last updated: 15 July 2025