US must overhaul military readiness and tech metrics, Axios reports citing General Catalyst Institute

The report highlighting the need for the US to improve military readiness and technology metrics signals a potential shift in defense priorities, which could influence government spending and contractor stocks.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 25 Feb 2026, 11:40 UTCOn the live feed at 11:20 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Hungarian PM Orban says Ukraine is preparing further actions to disrupt the Hungarian energy system, based on reports from National Security services; Orban ordered reinforced protection of critical infrastructure, troop deployment where necessary

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US must overhaul military readiness and tech metrics, Axios reports citing General Catalyst Institute

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UK government has become concerned it could face fresh criticism from President Trump if it does not lay out a plan to quickly and credibly raise defence spending, Bloomberg reports

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Ongoing updates in military policy often affect market sentiment, particularly for equities related to defense and technology sectors. Traders should monitor any associated legislative movements or funding announcements that may follow to gauge potential market impact.

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