Technology & Innovation

Electric aircraft motor achieves 1,000 hp output with mere 207 pound weight

Fraunhofer Institute’s lightweight electric aircraft motor advances hybrid-electric aviation by delivering high power density, fault tolerance and thermal efficiency. The advances support future regional aircraft survivability, endurance and sustainable aerospace capability.
3 minutes
Strategic Influence

NATO and Australia discuss defence industrial cooperation and capabilities

NATO and Australia held their first dedicated defence industrial dialogue, advancing cooperation in defence, security, interoperability, supply chains, space and co-development, strengthening collective capability, resilience and integration, amid evolving security challenges.
1 minutes
Ukrainian flag signing.
Strategic Influence

Hungary bets on Europe – and Ukraine may benefit as a result

The recent election signals a shift towards European alignment, offering potential for improved governance, restored partnerships, and reduced tensions. New leadership signals willingness to ease Ukrainian tensions but heavy reliance on Russian energy a challenge.
7 minutes
Air & Space Power

Russia gets new supersonic SU-35S jets for striking targets in 2,200-mile-range

Russia has delivered additional Su-35S fighters to its Aerospace Forces, reinforcing multi-role airpower for air superiority and strike missions; though effectiveness remains challenged in Ukraine’s highly contested and defended airspace environment.
3 minutes
Military History

This Mortally Wounded WWII Navigator Refused Morphine to Guide His B-17 Home

Robert Femoyer, a B-17 navigator, refused morphine to remain conscious and guide his aircraft home, exemplifying exceptional sacrifice and leadership that ensured crew survival during a critical World War II mission.
8 minutes
Ghost Robotics quadruped robot using a novel brain-computer interface
Communication & Cognition

When war reaches the human mind, Australia must set the rules

Brain computer interfaces are emerging as strategically significant technologies and raise serious ethical and legal challenges. Clear rules and oversight are needed to protect autonomy and privacy. Military environments could increase implicit or explicit coercion.
7 minutes
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Technology & Innovation

Electric aircraft motor achieves 1,000 hp output with mere 207 pound weight

Fraunhofer Institute’s lightweight electric aircraft motor advances hybrid-electric aviation by delivering high power density, fault tolerance and thermal efficiency. The advances support future regional aircraft survivability, endurance and sustainable aerospace capability.
3 minutes
Strategic Influence

NATO and Australia discuss defence industrial cooperation and capabilities

NATO and Australia held their first dedicated defence industrial dialogue, advancing cooperation in defence, security, interoperability, supply chains, space and co-development, strengthening collective capability, resilience and integration, amid evolving security challenges.
1 minutes
Computer aided designed engineering parts.
Artificial Intelligence

Just looping you in: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

Automating email writing may seem efficient, but risks increasing volume and cognitive load. As communication remains tied to relationships and signalling, easier drafting could unintentionally create more work overall. Core workload remains reading and decision-making.
5 minutes
Ukrainian flag signing.
Strategic Influence

Hungary bets on Europe – and Ukraine may benefit as a result

The recent election signals a shift towards European alignment, offering potential for improved governance, restored partnerships, and reduced tensions. New leadership signals willingness to ease Ukrainian tensions but heavy reliance on Russian energy a challenge.
7 minutes
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