Artificial Intelligence

Researchers find AI-powered hacking tools for sale in underground forums

Criminal services now turn a single prompt into prioritised ransomware planning, malware generation and detection evasion. Indirect prompt injections hidden in routine documents could hijack workplace agents to steal credentials or deploy malicious code.

Strategic Influence

Why Iran has not folded yet

Iran faces unprecedented economic pressure and possible military action if a deal isn’t reached. This article argues the war-hardened leadership will resist initially, but sanctions, shrinking oil revenues, and internal unrest could eventually force concessions.

Air & Space Power

US Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets

The low-cost, expendable target drones should be capable of realistically replicating threats ranging from small hobby drones to stealth fighters, bombers, transport aircraft, and UAVs to improve training and weapons testing.

Derringer trailer-mounted missile, Woomera

Strategic Influence

Europe is running out of Patriot missiles as Ukraine braces for Russia’s winter attacks

Ukraine faces a critical air-defence shortfall ahead of another Russian winter campaign. European allies are being forced to weigh immediate support for Kyiv against depleted inventories, NATO commitments and their own national security requirements.

Artificial Intelligence

Why is South Australia holding a royal commission into AI and why is it necessary?

Rapid technological change is exposing gaps in existing safeguards, while governments struggle to balance innovation, economic opportunity and public protection. This process could provide a blueprint for broader national policy across jurisdictions.

Military History

Hyman Rickover and the Birth of Nuclear Power

US Admiral Rickover pioneered naval nuclear propulsion and civilian nuclear power, overcoming technical and bureaucratic barriers to develop nuclear submarines and reactors. His leadership demonstrates how innovation and persistence can transform military capability, and society.

Technology & Innovation

Boeing unveils cheap radar seeker built from off-the-shelf parts

The ultra-low-cost modular radar seeker is designed to reduce guided-weapon costs. Successfully tested across multiple scenarios, the seeker could be used on missiles, bombs and interceptors, improving affordability and flexibility for future weapons systems.

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Strategic Influence

Why Iran has not folded yet

Iran faces unprecedented economic pressure and possible military action if a deal isn’t reached. This article argues the war-hardened leadership will resist initially, but sanctions, shrinking oil revenues, and internal unrest could eventually force concessions.

Artificial Intelligence

Researchers find AI-powered hacking tools for sale in underground forums

Criminal services now turn a single prompt into prioritised ransomware planning, malware generation and detection evasion. Indirect prompt injections hidden in routine documents could hijack workplace agents to steal credentials or deploy malicious code.

Air & Space Power

US Air Force looks to acquire target drones that can mimic stealth jets

The low-cost, expendable target drones should be capable of realistically replicating threats ranging from small hobby drones to stealth fighters, bombers, transport aircraft, and UAVs to improve training and weapons testing.

Artificial Intelligence

Why is South Australia holding a royal commission into AI and why is it necessary?

Rapid technological change is exposing gaps in existing safeguards, while governments struggle to balance innovation, economic opportunity and public protection. This process could provide a blueprint for broader national policy across jurisdictions.

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