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Strategic Influence

Japanese Cabinet Approves Record Defense Budget; China Launches New Amphibious Warship

The allocation focuses on advanced resilient satellites, locally made and imported stand-off weapons, MQ-9B drones, destroyers, frigates and submarines. China has launched a 40,000-ton fixed wing capable assault ship similar in size to the America class.
9 minutes
Technology & Innovation

China's Big New Combat Aircraft: An Airborne Cruiser Against Air and Surface Targets

The J-36 aircraft combines speed, range, large weapon bays and stealth. Supersonic speeds can be attained without afterburners transforming air combat capabilities and reshaping regional power dynamics- potentially influencing US Pacific theatre deployments
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Australia and Solomon Islands Sign $190 Million Security Deal in Blow to China

The funding supports police training programs, including a new training centre in Honiara, as part of Australia’s long term regional stability efforts. The Solomon Islands' (which are under 2000km from Queensland) deal with China will still stay in place.
4 minutes
Wellbeing

Ancient lead pollution may have lowered IQs across the Roman Empire

Research shows that lead pollution during Roman times had measurable impacts on health and cognition—highlighting humanity's long history of environmental degradation and its health consequences. The pollution may have contributed to the Roman Empire’s fall.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Australia’s Predicament: Navigating a New Era of Techno-Nationalism

This article argues Australia faces critical challenges balancing resource management, technological dependency, and alliances amid rising global techno-nationalism and strategic decoupling pressures. Balanced diplomacy and partnerships including “friend-shoring” are crucial for Australia’s resilience.
8 minutes
Technology & Innovation

The SR-71 Blackbird's Fuel Was So Special That the Air Force Built a New Tanker for It

Due to operating at Mach 3, missiles could be outrun but, air-to -air refuelling required every 90 minutes. The KC-135Q tanker developed specifically for heat resistant fuel is an example of US Cold War innovation.
5 minutes
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Air & Space Power

Joint Nordic Air Command is Crucial for NATO and Bad News for Russia

Includes Finland, Norway, and Denmark operating, or transitioning to, F35-A’s and Sweden with JAS Gripen’s. An expanding focus on Arctic operations to counter Russian influence with flexible basing, intelligence sharing, and joint command structures.
7 minutes
Strategic Influence

Japanese Cabinet Approves Record Defense Budget; China Launches New Amphibious Warship

The allocation focuses on advanced resilient satellites, locally made and imported stand-off weapons, MQ-9B drones, destroyers, frigates and submarines. China has launched a 40,000-ton fixed wing capable assault ship similar in size to the America class.
9 minutes
Technology & Innovation

China's Big New Combat Aircraft: An Airborne Cruiser Against Air and Surface Targets

The J-36 aircraft combines speed, range, large weapon bays and stealth. Supersonic speeds can be attained without afterburners transforming air combat capabilities and reshaping regional power dynamics- potentially influencing US Pacific theatre deployments
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Australia and Solomon Islands Sign $190 Million Security Deal in Blow to China

The funding supports police training programs, including a new training centre in Honiara, as part of Australia’s long term regional stability efforts. The Solomon Islands' (which are under 2000km from Queensland) deal with China will still stay in place.
4 minutes

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