Strategic Influence

The Russian factor in the Pacific

Moscow’s submarine force could threaten undersea cables, sea lines of communication and allied logistics while freeing Beijing’s assets for operations near Taiwan. Coordinated deterrence across European and Indo-Pacific theatres could impose competing strategic pressures.
2 minutes
Air & Space Power

Drone companies, admin leaders meet for first White House ‘Drone Dominance’ meeting

The drone industry summit aims to accelerate US drone innovation, expand domestic supply chains, and reduce reliance on foreign materials. It also aims to streamline procurement through major investments and competitive Pentagon acquisition programs.
3 minutes
Technology & Innovation

What Trump’s tech strategy means for the military, deterring China, and the future of AI

The new tech strategy promotes faster military innovation, drones, autonomy, and start-up participation. Critics, however, argue its focus on large AI foundation models may limit alternative approaches, hinder military flexibility, and strengthen China’s competitive position.
8 minutes
Wellbeing

The Evolutionary Roots of the Male Mental Health Crisis

Men’s wellbeing can suffer when social expectations, economic pressures and weakened community support leave young men without clear, constructive ways to build identity, purpose and belonging. Fathers can provide important examples of responsibility and positive masculinity.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Vietnam begins indigenous frigate program

At 3,000 tonnes, the multipurpose anti-submarine vessel will integrate locally produced phased-array radars, missiles and combat systems. Completion by 2029 would demonstrate sovereign mastery of complex naval design, construction and systems integration.
2 minutes
Technology & Innovation

Aussie battery technology selected for US defence innovation program under AUKUS

3ME Technology will demonstrate its EdgeVOLT portable energy storage system for military use. Aims to strengthen AUKUS cooperation and create opportunities for Australian battery technology within allied defence supply chains.
4 minutes
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Technology & Innovation

What Trump’s tech strategy means for the military, deterring China, and the future of AI

The new tech strategy promotes faster military innovation, drones, autonomy, and start-up participation. Critics, however, argue its focus on large AI foundation models may limit alternative approaches, hinder military flexibility, and strengthen China’s competitive position.
8 minutes
Air & Space Power

Drone companies, admin leaders meet for first White House ‘Drone Dominance’ meeting

The drone industry summit aims to accelerate US drone innovation, expand domestic supply chains, and reduce reliance on foreign materials. It also aims to streamline procurement through major investments and competitive Pentagon acquisition programs.
3 minutes
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Strategic Influence

AUKUS: Much ado about HMAS Stirling

Australia’s west coast has supported allied maritime forces for more than a century — the current arrangement continues that established strategic pattern while preparing for future submarine operations. Fremantle has hosted numerous allied submarines during wartime.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

The Russian factor in the Pacific

Moscow’s submarine force could threaten undersea cables, sea lines of communication and allied logistics while freeing Beijing’s assets for operations near Taiwan. Coordinated deterrence across European and Indo-Pacific theatres could impose competing strategic pressures.
2 minutes
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