Strategic Influence

Hormuz: three critical islands

Iran and the UAE retain competing sovereignty claims. The disputed islands could influence freedom of navigation and regional stability — their future security may require regional administration rather than permanent control by an outside power.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Upgrades for Chinese frigate

Satellite imagery indicates a 50 per cent magazine increase to 48 cells, improving salvo endurance, anti-saturation defence and independent survivability. Combined with fleet growth towards 435 hulls, affordable mass compounds targeting and attrition pressures.
4 minutes
Air & Space Power

In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams

Thousands watched a Long March 7A launch from Hainan Island, cheering even after its mid-air explosion. As China’s space ambitions grow, launches, tourism, art and commerce are turning space exploration into a popular cultural experience.
5 minutes
Cyber

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

The Chinese-linked hacking campaign targeted government agencies, critical infrastructure, universities, and companies. Operating since 2018, related domains were also seized. Alleged ties to Chinese intelligence and military organisations.
4 minutes
Air & Space Power

ADF supports Operation Island Chief

A C-27J Spartan surveyed more than 320,000 square kilometres of Solomon Islands waters, detecting 19 vessels of interest. Shared reporting strengthened Pacific-led action against illegal fishing, transnational crime and maritime-security threats.
2 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

AI-generated music barred from Australian charts after Madonna cover controversy

ARIA will exclude fully AI-generated music from Australian charts, allowing only substantially human-made works. The move follows controversy over an AI-assisted cover of Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ and broader concerns about artist rights and licensing.
3 minutes
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