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.

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.

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.

Military Management

Australia’s total mobilisation in a Taiwan contingency: The 2028 reality check

Should China attack Taiwan, Australia could be forced into rapid whole-of-nation mobilisation, redirecting defence, industry and society for war. The article argues preparation must begin now, as responding after a crisis would be too late.

French Navy Frigate Vendemiaire

Strategic Influence

Sweden signs €4.3 billion deal to acquire four French frigates

Sweden is strengthening European security cooperation as concerns over Russia grow and, the US shifts attention elsewhere — reinforcing the case for greater European responsibility and industrial capacity. First delivery with 30 Aster interceptor missiles due 2030.

C-17A Globemaster III Brisbane, Riverfire 2026.

Disruptive cyber activity highlights risk from internet-exposed systems and edge devices

Misconfigurations, legacy connections and unmanaged assets can unintentionally expose operational technology to hostile access. Asset inventories, network separation, secure protocols, monitored connectivity and tested recovery arrangements are essential before real-world disruption occurs.

Artificial Intelligence

The US military gets its own ChatGPT today

The Pentagon has added ChatGPT Mil and Grok to GenAI.mil, alongside Gemini. This should give US Defence personnel secure AI tools for planning, logistics and administration while improving efficiency through protected, non-combat applications.

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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.

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.

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.

Military Management

Australia’s total mobilisation in a Taiwan contingency: The 2028 reality check

Should China attack Taiwan, Australia could be forced into rapid whole-of-nation mobilisation, redirecting defence, industry and society for war. The article argues preparation must begin now, as responding after a crisis would be too late.

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