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Governments focused on defence industry, energy security, Ukraine support, maritime routes, AI risk and humanitarian protection.
Australia awarded 15 defence policy grants and signed Plan Tasman with New Zealand to deepen naval cooperation in the IndoPacific.
Seven governments and EU institutions advanced defence procurement, energy cooperation, sanctions, and resilience measures during week 37.
The Netherlands outlined a voluntary service model with possible selective conscription if security conditions deteriorate.
Norway confirmed a NOK 500 million purchase of 20 armored vehicles to replace equipment donated to Ukraine through the Nansen program.
Germany launched a €4.6bn Bundeswehr building programme to add accommodation and functional facilities across more than 100 military sites.
Norwegian F35s identified Russian aircraft near Finnmark as Norway deepened defence cooperation with the United States on NATO readiness.
Australia said the ADF backed a Pacificled Solomon Islands maritime security operation, identifying 19 vessels across 320,000 sq km.
Australia completed field trials of Project Boobook, a codeveloped highenergy laser system with Japan, with manufacturing investment planned.
Australia and the UK signed a joint statement to expand AESA radar cooperation, linking CEA Technologies capability to AUKUS and IndoPacific security.
Australia announced a $421 million upgrade to deployable health care for the ADF, including 3 fully equipped field hospitals.
Australia will spend nearly A$736 million on AIM260 airtoair missiles, becoming the first operator outside the United States.
The European Commission disbursed €3.47bn for Ukrainian drones, missiles, air defence and fighter jets under its Ukraine Support Loan.
Dutch defence personnel will receive staged pay increases under a labour agreement signed by the ministry and unions.
EU and 6 governments moved on defence production, air defence, election observation, development policy and IndoPacific security cooperation.
NATO, the UK and Australia advanced Gulf security, AI training and AUKUS undersea projects, while the Netherlands warned of Russian camera espionage.