Strategic Influence

Could China and Russia really destroy Starlink? Only with a boomerang.

Growing cooperation between China and Russia has reportedly been directed towards developing capabilities to counter satellite mega-constellations such as Starlink, highlighting the increasing strategic importance of resilient space infrastructure in military operations.
6 minutes
Five air-to-air refuellers from four countries Pitch Black 26, Amberley.
Wellbeing

1 Habit That Kills Motivation for Most Adults

Chronic approval seeking can undermine motivation by replacing internal values with dependence on external validation. Rebuilding autonomy through values-based decisions and small actions, taken without seeking approval, helps restore intrinsic motivation and sustained engagement.
5 minutes
Hercules airdrops gifts
Technology & Innovation

First uncrewed vessel airdrop

The deployments occurred from 1,300 feet and operated successfully in Sea State Four conditions. A new release mechanism improved synchronised load separation reliability increasing capability into difficult to access areas. Modular design supports flexible deployment.
3 minutes
Solar farms on Defence establishments in the Northern Territory
Technology & Innovation

Electricity and military power

Just as oil was militarily crucial last century, reliable electricity is becoming the foundation for military and economic strength, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. Resilient energy infrastructure is essential for national competitiveness and long-term technological advantage.
12 minutes
Wellbeing

Having a spouse with dementia may increase your own risk of condition, study finds

A large study found spouses of people with dementia face about 70 percent higher dementia risk, likely due to shared traits, lifestyles and caregiving stress. Higher income and more children were linked to lower risk.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

New Sikorsky system lets BETA cargo aircraft fly dangerous supply missions

Autonomous flight technology is being integrated into hybrid VTOL logistics aircraft to enhance uncrewed resupply operations in contested environments, improving operational resilience, reducing risk to personnel and accelerating the adoption of autonomous military aviation.
3 minutes
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