Military History

Sunken WWI sub is leaking TNT into the North Sea

Tests found explosive contamination in nearby wildlife, the seabed and water showing how ageing wartime wrecks can become environmental hazards. With thousands of similar wrecks, underwater robots may help identify those needing urgent attention.

Air & Space Power

Australian ISR capabilities achieve milestones

Australia’s MQ-4C Triton, P-8A Poseidon and MC-55A Peregrine expand surveillance, maritime patrol and electronic-warfare coverage. Together, the three aircraft improve persistent monitoring, submarine detection and operational decision-making across the wider Indo-Pacific.

Strategic Influence

Britain deepens nuclear ties with France and Australia

Britain’s nuclear relationships combine sovereign warheads, independently operated American missile systems and joint European deterrence commitments. Cooperation with Australia advances submarine interoperability, while stronger French coordination reinforces NATO security against extreme threats.

Strategic Influence

Houthis consolidate chokepoint control

Perim Island and Mocha Port seizures strengthen Houthi surveillance, coastal control and attacks on shipping. With Hormuz Strait also disrupted, threats at Bab el-Mandeb reroute oil traffic, raise costs and create instability.

Meditation can help and it can harm. This is what happens when it goes wrong

Meditation offers proven health benefits, but research shows about one in 10 meditators experience lasting adverse effects, including anxiety, insomnia, emotional dysregulation and psychosis. It highlights the need for greater awareness, informed consent and support.

Australian Defence Satellite Transportable Land Terminals (STLT) engineered by 145 Signal Squadron, to support 9th Force Support Battalion for the use of defence data terminals, at the Rockhampton Railyards during the South Queensland Warfighter 2024.

Technology & Innovation

SkySight secures funding for stratospheric forecasting

High-altitude aircraft can provide communications from the stratosphere, but changing weather makes remaining above one area difficult. This technology could support future RAAF surveillance and networking, extending communications coverage across tactical areas.

Strategic Influence

AUKUS endures extraordinary political change as it reaches fifth anniversary

The author argues that AUKUS has survived major political change because all three governments still see nuclear-powered submarines as serving national interests. She acknowledges serious industrial and workforce risks but considers them manageable.

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Air & Space Power

Australian ISR capabilities achieve milestones

Australia’s MQ-4C Triton, P-8A Poseidon and MC-55A Peregrine expand surveillance, maritime patrol and electronic-warfare coverage. Together, the three aircraft improve persistent monitoring, submarine detection and operational decision-making across the wider Indo-Pacific.

Strategic Influence

Britain deepens nuclear ties with France and Australia

Britain’s nuclear relationships combine sovereign warheads, independently operated American missile systems and joint European deterrence commitments. Cooperation with Australia advances submarine interoperability, while stronger French coordination reinforces NATO security against extreme threats.

Strategic Influence

Houthis consolidate chokepoint control

Perim Island and Mocha Port seizures strengthen Houthi surveillance, coastal control and attacks on shipping. With Hormuz Strait also disrupted, threats at Bab el-Mandeb reroute oil traffic, raise costs and create instability.

Meditation can help and it can harm. This is what happens when it goes wrong

Meditation offers proven health benefits, but research shows about one in 10 meditators experience lasting adverse effects, including anxiety, insomnia, emotional dysregulation and psychosis. It highlights the need for greater awareness, informed consent and support.

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