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Thai Army Reports Reliability Issues With Chinese Manufactured Weapons

Recent clashes with Cambodia reveals weaknesses in Chinese made weapons

15th January 2026

Middle East

Nuclear Double Standards: Israel and Iran

Why is it acceptable for Israel to possess nuclear weapons, but not Iran?

2nd October 2025

Defence

UK's Planned Acquisition of F35A Nuclear Capable Aircraft

Why the UK's intent to purchase F35A's are a strategic necessary and not a nuclear escalation

25th June 2025

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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE

UK based with a global footprint, NQM Defence is a defence intelligence organisation that publishes intelligence reports and analysis papers on defence, intelligence, geopolitical and security related issues.

Quick Intelligence Notes

As of the beginning of 2026, Russia's casualty figures since the start of the invasion of Ukraine are now likely to have exceeded one million, including an estimated 300,000 killed.

The United States' defence budget is on target to exceed $1Trillion per year in 2026. Estimates for China indicate approximately $350-400 Billion USD.

China's military continues to demonstrate enhanced amphibious assault capabilities and an increased preparedness to impose a naval blockade on Taiwan, with indications pointing towards a full scale invasion by 2027.

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Israel's Right to Self-Defence

Against the backdrop of the Oct 7th terrorist attack, this paper will examine Israel's right to self defence.

Putin, Ukraine, and NATO

What is the root cause behind the Ukraine war and what has been Russia's approach to this international security issue?

Realism and the Military Industrial Complex

Why we need the Military Industrial Complex to support the Realist position to secure ourselves against international security threats.

Does NATO have a future?

Written before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this paper examines the question: Does NATO have a future?

China's Securitisation of Taiwan

Will China construct a security issue to justify an invasion of Taiwan?

The Impact of Information Overload on Intelligence

A critical assessment on what impact information overload has for effective, efficient, and ethical intelligence practice.

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