Air & Space Power

NATO is well postured to defend Allied populations against ballistic threats

NATO’s successful detection, tracking, and interception of a ballistic missile demonstrates the effectiveness of IAMD, highlighting the ability to protect populations through coordinated C4ISR, early warning, and multi-domain defence systems.

Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become ‘detached’ from violent nature of war

Softened language, shallow thinking, and historical ignorance are distancing institutions from harsh realities; weakening judgement, discipline, and preparedness when decisions carry irreversible human consequences. The link to the Deputy Chief of Army address is within the article.

Technology & Innovation

Drones dominate Ukraine battlefield four years into fighting

Cheap, fast-moving drones now shape movement, risk, and survival; forcing constant adaptation and stretching response times. Speed of innovation now the decisive factor in high-intensity conflict, while un-crewed ground vehicles increasingly support logistics and evacuations.

ANZMIN Shows the Australia–New Zealand Alliance Has Focus and Potential

Closer alignment is strengthening cooperation across shared priorities—offering practical opportunities to improve coordination, capability, and regional engagement. Defence cooperation could also include joint sustainment of shared platforms like the P-8 Poseidon or the Seahawk helicopter.

Strategic Influence

Europe ramps up defense spending to 21% of global total, led by Berlin: Report

Europe’s defence spending has sharply increased—driven mainly by Germany—now exceeding 21 percent of global totals in 2025, amid responses to Russian aggression, reduced U.S. security support, and rising military investment across multiple regions.

Air & Space Power

Embraer and Northrop Grumman to collaborate on tanking capabilities

The KC-390’s upgrades include an autonomous refuelling boom and enhanced mission systems. The improvements aim to deliver agile, next-generation tanker capability for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and allied nations.

Artificial Intelligence

Ukraine Shows AI Changing How Coalitions Fight

AI is reshaping how partners coordinate and share information—improving speed and precision while exposing gaps in integration, trust, and data management across complex, multi-team environments. Shared data improves coordination between dispersed teams and systems.

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Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become ‘detached’ from violent nature of war

Softened language, shallow thinking, and historical ignorance are distancing institutions from harsh realities; weakening judgement, discipline, and preparedness when decisions carry irreversible human consequences. The link to the Deputy Chief of Army address is within the article.

Technology & Innovation

Drones dominate Ukraine battlefield four years into fighting

Cheap, fast-moving drones now shape movement, risk, and survival; forcing constant adaptation and stretching response times. Speed of innovation now the decisive factor in high-intensity conflict, while un-crewed ground vehicles increasingly support logistics and evacuations.

Air & Space Power

NATO is well postured to defend Allied populations against ballistic threats

NATO’s successful detection, tracking, and interception of a ballistic missile demonstrates the effectiveness of IAMD, highlighting the ability to protect populations through coordinated C4ISR, early warning, and multi-domain defence systems.

Strategic Influence

Europe ramps up defense spending to 21% of global total, led by Berlin: Report

Europe’s defence spending has sharply increased—driven mainly by Germany—now exceeding 21 percent of global totals in 2025, amid responses to Russian aggression, reduced U.S. security support, and rising military investment across multiple regions.

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