Air & Space Power

Canada receives first F-35 jets from U.S., as full order remains under review

The two stealth fighters will remain in Arizona while Ottawa reviews whether to complete its planned 88-aircraft purchase. A mixed fleet could include Swedish Gripens amid concerns about American software control.
2 minutes
Food
Artificial Intelligence

AI-Powered Wearable Device Could One Day Transmit Smells Over the Internet

Researchers developed an AI-powered wearable system that detects, transmits, and recreates smells online with about 70% accuracy. The technology could enable scent-enabled VR, shopping, social interactions, and healthcare, though further development is needed.
4 minutes
Middle-East
Strategic Influence

The New Middle East is Modular

Middle Eastern states are not forming rival blocs, but cooperating selectively by issue while maintaining competing interests elsewhere. This flexible, sector-based approach reflects growing strategic autonomy and limits the emergence of rigid alliance structures.
20 minutes
Dock GI
Strategic Influence

Plant alone isn’t enough: a defence factory is not a defence capability

The author argues Western Australia must connect new infrastructure with skilled workers, qualified suppliers, secure supply chains and sustained demand. Predictable procurement and scalable production are needed to manufacture, maintain, repair and replenish equipment at operational pace.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

South China Sea incident spike

Philippine and Chinese forces have clashed at least six times around disputed waters and airspace since early October. Encounters involving boats, coastguard cutters and aircraft increase escalation risks near strategic sea routes.
3 minutes
Armed Forces of Ukraine platoon live fire activity
Military Management

What Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions reveal about the tradeoffs involved in military commercial dependencies

The temporary Starshield disruptions highlighted the risks of military reliance on commercial technologies. The incident showed how service interruptions could affect operations, underscoring the need for careful management of commercial dependencies in defence systems.
11 minutes
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