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Geopolitics news on the Space and defense desk

GetYourBrief recorded 266 geopolitics news events on the Space and defense desk since February 2026, 10 of them in the last 30 days.

How often does it come up?

Geopolitics events per month on the Space and defense desk. Source: GetYourBrief's record of the outlets' reports. April 2026 and May 2026: the intake of reports was interrupted, so these months undercount; October 2026 is in progress.

The latest geopolitics news

  1. Oct 10 Nigeria's $362M titanium plant targets U.S. aerospace supply chain 2
  2. Oct 4 Yemeni government launches offensive after Houthis seize 90 miles of coast 2
  3. Oct 2 Bloomberg: “US Adds Carrier and 10,000 Troops to Mideast” 2
  4. Sep 30 calcuttanews.net (Big News Network): “Japan wants to stand up to Russia. Can it stand on its own” 1
  5. Sep 30 After 23 Years, Last U.S. Troops Exit Iraq's Erbil Air Base 2
  6. Sep 29 China outlines science and technology priorities for 2026-2030 3
  7. Sep 22 asiaone.com: “Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes” 3
  8. Sep 21 US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says 2
  9. Sep 20 Carney and Macron deepen space and defense partnership 2
  10. Sep 10 economictimes.indiatimes.com: “India, France step up space cooperation with new private - sector deals” 2
  11. Sep 11 Yemen Houthis capture Mayun Island 2
  12. Sep 10 US Hits 5 Iran Tankers as Trump Pins War's End on Midterms 2
  13. Sep 9 centralwesterndaily.com.au: “Nuclear agency refers Iran to UN Security Council” 3
  14. Sep 8 DHS unveils new seal; 100K+ weekly cyberattacks cited 1
  15. Sep 6 aol.com: “Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon” 2
  16. Sep 5 IRGC alleges Quds Base forces killed two members of US-Israel-linked team in SE Iran 2
  17. Sep 5 eadt.co.uk: “Putin not looking to attack Nato territory, says Trump despite drone strike bid” 2
  18. Aug 31 gCaptain: “US and Iran Exchange Attacks for First Time in About a Month” 2
  19. Aug 20 bangordailynews.com: “US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long - deployed USS Lincoln” 3
  20. Aug 21 china.org.cn: “Second Ministerial Meeting of China - Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue held in Jakarta” 2
  21. Aug 23 themoscowtimes.com: “Putin Wants to Draft 300K New Troops, Zelensky Says” 2
  22. Aug 20 Jennifer Hegseth named chair of military spouse commission 2
  23. Aug 20 Trump says Iran could face 'very Draconian sanctions' 5
  24. Aug 19 Colby presses allies on defence spending in Manila remarks 1
  25. Aug 19 Bloomberg: “Two Chinese Supertankers U-Turn in Hormuz as Risks Remain High” 2
  26. Aug 17 Palau president pushes for united front before Pacific Islands Forum on China missile test 2
  27. Jun 28 dw.com: “India news: Modi hails Seychelles as valued maritime partner” 2
  28. Jun 14 Somaliland president arrives in Israel for state visit 1
  29. Jun 22 Iranian security official arrives in Delhi for BRICS meeting 2
  30. Jul 8 Trump claims record plant building; data show 28% drop in manufacturing construction 3
  31. Aug 9 ariananews.af: “Israel rejects Trump 15-point plan for Gaza, PM Netanyahu says” 2
  32. Aug 10 Trump Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals 2
  33. Aug 7 Senate passes Russia sanctions bill backed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham 12
  34. Jul 22 Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, source says 2
  35. Jun 19 White House postpones Vance trip to Switzerland for Iran talks 5

Who is named most?

  1. Donald Trump 18
  2. Iran 17
  3. United States 15
  4. China 12
  5. Strait of Hormuz 7
  6. Russia 6
  7. Israel 5
  8. India 4

Counted over the 40 events listed above. Source: GetYourBrief's record of the outlets' reports.

Sources: the outlets' reports linked on this page; counts and times from GetYourBrief's record of those reports (methodology).