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• Russia will not deploy nuclear weapons abroad except in its ally Belarus but will find ways to counter any deployment of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in Britain. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Sea level rise, extreme weather events, and warming temperatures could have mission-altering impacts on deterrence, significantly challenging the nuclear systems, activities, and operations at key bases in the United States that host nuclear weapons. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Australian legislative changes to strengthen defence trade controls have been referred to a committee and are expected to be reconsidered by parliament during 2024. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
• The widespread exploitation of the Ivanti vulnerability 2024 underscores the critical importance of swift, proactive measures to patch known security gaps and reinforce defences. Dataconomy
• A group of Syrian mercenaries who received Russian passports are currently in Ulan-Ude and will join the Russian 5th Tank Brigade (36th Combined Arms Army, Eastern Military District). Institute for the Study of War
• Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest point in years, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to accelerate his country's weapons tests while issuing p rovocative threats of nuclear conflict with the South. The Washington Post
• North Korea has mastered a cycle of raising tensions with weapons demonstrations and threats before eventually offering negotiations aimed at extracting concessions. ABC News
• A new feature at Biofach 2024 will be the HoReCa - GV & Gastro hub, a communicative space geared toward interested parties and representatives of the out-of-home catering and hospitality segment. .foodingredientsfirst.com/
• Overall, the future of space data as a service promises to be dynamic and transformative, with increasing opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and addressing global challenges through the insights derived from space-based data. CapGemini
• Until the opportune moment arrives, North Korea will strive to modernize its outdated conventional military capabilities and structures while ambitiously pursuing advancements in nuclear technology to enhance its preparedness for war against the South Korea-U.S. alliance. The Diplomat
• The US Army plans to significantly increase US domestic production of 155 mm artillery shells and shell components for Ukraine in 2024 and 2025, should the proposed Congressional supplemental appropriations bill pass. Institute for the Study of War
• Saudi Arabia and Leonardo have agreed to explore collaboration opportunities in the defence sector, including airframe maintenance, assembly of helicopters and next-generation technology initiatives. Shephard Media
• US Air Force bombers working in conjunction with U.S. Navy submarines could decimate a Chinese invasion fleet and save Taiwan. The Telegraph
• Scenario was very unlikely, given Iran's missile defence and drone capabilities, as well as the vulnerability of US bases which are scattered across the Middle Eastern region. The Automatic Earth
• Diehl Defence, a leading defence contractor in Germany, plans to integrate the Slinger system onto a lightweight 4 x4 platform. Army Recognition
• EOS Australia has announced a deal with Diehl Defence, Germany, under which EOS will supply its advanced Slinger anti-drone system. Army Recognition
• 500 support trucks will be delivered to the British Army in 2024 to support operational activity, following a rapid procurement process. GOV.UK
• While any sort of Russian ground campaign against Britain might appear far-fetched, the Ukraine war had revalidated arguments that a credible military capability requires both investment and scale. iNews
• Washington, given the unfavorable experiences from the Iraq and Afghanistan invasions, is reluctant to accept the risk of a ground invasion in Iran, a country claimed to possess advanced military capabilities, particularly in missiles and drones. Hasht-e Subh
• In the next five years, the US plans to recover its role as the world's policeman and its Unipolar position on the global geopolitical board, supported by an extraordinary increase in US military interventions abroad. Algora Blog
• While the Russian Tobol will not stop missiles from exploding, it may cause weapons that depend on satellite signals for guidance to miss their targets. The Telegraph
• The Pentagon is planning to spend billions on military construction on Guam through fiscal year 2028, including $2 billion to build a missile defence system. Defense One
• Personnel from the Royal Australian Navy will begin training in Guam in 2024 in preparation for Submarine Rotational Force West, the detachment from the US Navy that will base themselves in Perth in preparation for the first Virginia Class subs, which will be maintained in Australia. SoftIron HyperWire

Last updated: 10 February 2024