Technology & Innovation

New continuous-fiber 3D printing turns military drone structures into power pathways

Embedded copper and fibre-optic conductors showed minimal structural penalties, enabling load-bearing airframe components to distribute power. The 30-month effort targets simpler architectures, fewer failure points and faster field replacement for uncrewed aircraft.
3 minutes
Military History

AUKUS: the lessons of history

This article argues past alliance failures expose the risks of depending on partners whose priorities, capacity and reliability may change. Delivering two submarine classes also demands sustained funding, shipyard capacity, skilled crews and strategic autonomy.
12 minutes
Strategic Influence

Rethinking Australia’s alliance debate: Disengagement is not a strategy

This opinion piece argues Australia should not disengage from the US due to one administration’s rhetoric. Despite strained relations, the US remains Australia’s essential strategic partner; diversification should strengthen, not replace, the alliance.
8 minutes
F/A-18F Super Hornet over the Brisbane CBD 2026.
Artificial Intelligence

Why you shouldn’t trust everything you find in an AI web search

Eleven per cent of generated summaries lacked citation support, while recognised authoritative sources appeared only 71.4 per cent of the time. Users should verify claims directly, especially when evidence is sparse or consequential.
4 minutes
Military History

Reels and Reflections: 40 Years in the RAN

From flags and teleprinters to networks, algorithms and machine-speed exchange, information became an operational domain requiring verification, protection and contest. Throughout this transformation however, people, relationships and families remained central to naval effectiveness.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

China and the U.S. are rapidly expanding military space capabilities, including manoeuvrable satellites and spaceplanes. Recent Chinese orbital activities and a U.S.-UK operation highlight growing competition and preparations for potential conflict extending into space.
8 minutes
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Technology & Innovation

New continuous-fiber 3D printing turns military drone structures into power pathways

Embedded copper and fibre-optic conductors showed minimal structural penalties, enabling load-bearing airframe components to distribute power. The 30-month effort targets simpler architectures, fewer failure points and faster field replacement for uncrewed aircraft.
3 minutes
Military History

AUKUS: the lessons of history

This article argues past alliance failures expose the risks of depending on partners whose priorities, capacity and reliability may change. Delivering two submarine classes also demands sustained funding, shipyard capacity, skilled crews and strategic autonomy.
12 minutes
Strategic Influence

Rethinking Australia’s alliance debate: Disengagement is not a strategy

This opinion piece argues Australia should not disengage from the US due to one administration’s rhetoric. Despite strained relations, the US remains Australia’s essential strategic partner; diversification should strengthen, not replace, the alliance.
8 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

Energy, Infrastructure, and America’s Hidden Arms Race with China

Doubling local computing capacity reportedly lowered residential electricity prices by four per cent through economies of scale. Long-term developer agreements could fund grid modernisation while protecting consumers from stranded investment costs.
3 minutes
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