Air & Space Power

US develops advanced drop-in jet fuel for long-range strikes without engine redesigns

CycloKinetics launched a defence-focused propulsion portfolio featuring high-energy drop-in fuels for military aircraft, missiles, and rockets; designed to improve range, endurance, thermal stability, and operational efficiency without major propulsion system redesigns.
4 minutes
Elizabeth Reef
Strategic Influence

China is remaking the South China Sea with a return to island-building

Antelope Reef has rapidly transformed into a major strategic outpost. Renewed island-building highlights a shift where physical presence and infrastructure shape control more than legal claims, showing sustained activity can influence outcomes despite international rules.
7 minutes
Military History

The U.S. Invasion of Veracruz, Mexico

The United States’ invasion of Veracruz in 1914 illustrated rapid policy escalation and reversal after miscalculation of objectives and unintended escalation of conflict, resulting in subsequent diplomatic withdrawal following operational and political fallout.
10 minutes
Containerised Data Centre
Artificial Intelligence

Australia can be region’s most-trusted cloud node – if governance catches up

Data centres are emerging as critical targets in modern conflicts. Distributed infrastructure improves resilience under physical and cyber disruption. Australia can support regional digital resilience but needs to develop clear governance, coordination, and crisis authority.
7 minutes
Drones take off from the starting blocks
Technology & Innovation

ADF must master the fight tonight before betting on tomorrow’s autonomy

Cheap drone technology is reshaping conflict, but full autonomy remains immature. Organisations must now prioritise skilled operators and proven systems, while steadily building the data foundations needed for future autonomous capability. Human skill currently vital.
5 minutes
Wellbeing

3 Things Mentally Strong People Do to Stop Worrying

Worry is natural, but controllable. By scheduling worry, changing mental focus, and flipping catastrophic thoughts, people can reduce rumination, regain mental bandwidth, and respond more realistically instead of spiralling into stress and anxiety.
6 minutes
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Air & Space Power

US develops advanced drop-in jet fuel for long-range strikes without engine redesigns

CycloKinetics launched a defence-focused propulsion portfolio featuring high-energy drop-in fuels for military aircraft, missiles, and rockets; designed to improve range, endurance, thermal stability, and operational efficiency without major propulsion system redesigns.
4 minutes
Cyber

Police equipment can be tracked via Bluetooth. What about your phone, watch and headphones?

A cybersecurity flaw in Bluetooth-enabled police devices allows officers to be detected and tracked via unique signals. Similarly, most Bluetooth devices can be tracked; though modern devices often use privacy features to reduce this risk.
5 minutes
Elizabeth Reef
Strategic Influence

China is remaking the South China Sea with a return to island-building

Antelope Reef has rapidly transformed into a major strategic outpost. Renewed island-building highlights a shift where physical presence and infrastructure shape control more than legal claims, showing sustained activity can influence outcomes despite international rules.
7 minutes
Drones take off from the starting blocks
Technology & Innovation

ADF must master the fight tonight before betting on tomorrow’s autonomy

Cheap drone technology is reshaping conflict, but full autonomy remains immature. Organisations must now prioritise skilled operators and proven systems, while steadily building the data foundations needed for future autonomous capability. Human skill currently vital.
5 minutes
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