Air & Space Power

Between Attrition and Adaptation: Assessing Iran’s Missile- and Drone-Warfare Capabilities

Iran’s missile and drone forces have suffered major losses but remain capable of regeneration — dispersed production, foreign supply networks and tactical adaptation work. Solid-propellant missiles offer faster launches and greater survivability. Liquid for heavier, longer-range strikes.
12 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

I Didn't Want to Be a Burden. AI Never Made Me Feel Like One

Unsurprisingly, research links heavy AI reliance to measurable declines in independent problem-solving ability. The author of this article argues that self-awareness and directed engagement prevent AI from replacing his own thinking—and causing ‘cognitive surrender’.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

New Zealand military seeks deeper operational ties with Australia

The relationship aims to move beyond traditional interoperability with Australian pilots potentially operating a New Zealand P-8A Poseidon aircraft and technicians maintaining aircraft belonging to either country. Search and rescue cooperation could improve regional responses.
2 minutes
F-35A Lightning II and PC-21 Williamtown
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial altruism: why rogue AIs helped each other, not humans

Artificial intelligence agents can develop unexpected cooperative behaviours when training rewards persistence and collaboration — creating new risks when systems pursue goals without effective human oversight. Some agents accepted self-sacrifice to benefit others.
8 minutes
Air & Space Power

UK buys 890 parachutes for high-readiness airborne force

The procurement of 665 primary and 225 reserve parachutes sustains current airborne capacity. Integrating equipment, trained personnel and air-delivery platforms supports very high readiness overseas crisis response requirements for 16 Air Assault Brigade.
2 minutes
Strategic Influence

China’s Warrior Scientists: Insights from Recent Operations Around Taiwan

Civilian research vessels are being used around Taiwan to gather military data and advance sovereignty claims. Expanded surveys near Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines support Beijing’s legal, political and strategic pressure campaign.
15 minutes
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Strategic Influence

New Zealand military seeks deeper operational ties with Australia

The relationship aims to move beyond traditional interoperability with Australian pilots potentially operating a New Zealand P-8A Poseidon aircraft and technicians maintaining aircraft belonging to either country. Search and rescue cooperation could improve regional responses.
2 minutes
Air & Space Power

Between Attrition and Adaptation: Assessing Iran’s Missile- and Drone-Warfare Capabilities

Iran’s missile and drone forces have suffered major losses but remain capable of regeneration — dispersed production, foreign supply networks and tactical adaptation work. Solid-propellant missiles offer faster launches and greater survivability. Liquid for heavier, longer-range strikes.
12 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

I Didn't Want to Be a Burden. AI Never Made Me Feel Like One

Unsurprisingly, research links heavy AI reliance to measurable declines in independent problem-solving ability. The author of this article argues that self-awareness and directed engagement prevent AI from replacing his own thinking—and causing ‘cognitive surrender’.
6 minutes
US F15 Eagle Nellis Air Force Base.
Air & Space Power

How Bravo escaped enemy territory alive after Iranian forces downed jet

Iranian forces shot down a US F-15E. A wounded aircrew member survived more than 50 hours in hostile territory before a high-risk rescue — highlighting the value of training, teamwork, leadership and determination.
6 minutes
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