Combat Training Centre and Cubic Defence Australia display new live integrated systems.

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Fleet Space Technologies leads threat detection project

Distributed sensors transmit information directly through Australian satellites, producing a live operational picture within seconds without existing communications networks. The reusable architecture could support monitoring, perimeter security and rapid decision-making across remote environments.

Strategic Influence

The West Is Thinking Too Small About Ukraine’s Victory

Ukraine’s allies repeatedly respond to Russia’s long-term campaign with short-term measures. The article argues Ukraine’s success depends on sustained, generational investment in its people, institutions, and innovations, not reactive aid or simplistic solutions.

F18

Timing Can Make or Break Culture Change

Timing shapes whether change gains support or faces resistance. External events, transitions, crises, and social shifts can create opportunities or setbacks, so effective change-makers monitor context, build readiness, and adapt strategies to seize favourable moments.

B52

Air & Space Power

Pentagon to start expanding Greenland bases next year: official

Options to expand military infrastructure including airfield upgrades at Mestersvig (currently gravel) and Narsarsuaq being evaluated. Planning focusing on feasible capabilities (fighter aircraft use?), logistics, and facilities. Potential expansion of existing Space Base.

Anduril ALTIUS-600

Technology & Innovation

Australia's fleet of Ghost Sharks will carry armed aerial drones and sea mines

Dozens of autonomous underwater vessels are planned as part of a $1.7 billion programme. Modular designs allow equipment changes for different missions including up to twelve naval mines and aerial drones carrying four kilograms of explosives.

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Military Management

Military Modernization Paradox: Technology and the Lag of Institutions

Advanced technologies are outpacing the doctrine, education and command cultures needed to use them effectively. The article argues institutional adaptation, human-machine training and multi-domain integration will determine whether modernisation produces operational advantage.

RAAF Spartan from 35 Squadron.

Air & Space Power

Warfighting at Orbital Velocities

The authors propose developing nonlethal grappling techniques for restraining dangerous individuals in microgravity without damaging fragile spacecraft. They argue testing should address altered movement, human physiology, crew safety and legal responsibilities before operational adoption.

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Combat Training Centre and Cubic Defence Australia display new live integrated systems.

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Fleet Space Technologies leads threat detection project

Distributed sensors transmit information directly through Australian satellites, producing a live operational picture within seconds without existing communications networks. The reusable architecture could support monitoring, perimeter security and rapid decision-making across remote environments.

F18

Timing Can Make or Break Culture Change

Timing shapes whether change gains support or faces resistance. External events, transitions, crises, and social shifts can create opportunities or setbacks, so effective change-makers monitor context, build readiness, and adapt strategies to seize favourable moments.

Strategic Influence

The West Is Thinking Too Small About Ukraine’s Victory

Ukraine’s allies repeatedly respond to Russia’s long-term campaign with short-term measures. The article argues Ukraine’s success depends on sustained, generational investment in its people, institutions, and innovations, not reactive aid or simplistic solutions.

B52

Air & Space Power

Pentagon to start expanding Greenland bases next year: official

Options to expand military infrastructure including airfield upgrades at Mestersvig (currently gravel) and Narsarsuaq being evaluated. Planning focusing on feasible capabilities (fighter aircraft use?), logistics, and facilities. Potential expansion of existing Space Base.

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