Strategic Influence

South China Sea incident spike

Philippine and Chinese forces have clashed at least six times around disputed waters and airspace since early October. Encounters involving boats, coastguard cutters and aircraft increase escalation risks near strategic sea routes.
3 minutes
Armed Forces of Ukraine platoon live fire activity
Military Management

What Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions reveal about the tradeoffs involved in military commercial dependencies

The temporary Starshield disruptions highlighted the risks of military reliance on commercial technologies. The incident showed how service interruptions could affect operations, underscoring the need for careful management of commercial dependencies in defence systems.
11 minutes
Satellite
Technology & Innovation

What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?

Ukraine said SpaceX had restricted military-grade satellite services, affecting drone and air-defence operations. Starlink is a commercial network limited to civilian or defensive use, while Starshield provides encrypted military services using the same satellite constellation.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

Why Losing a Taiwan War Might Not Break China

The article argues China’s secure continental position could let it absorb a failed Taiwan campaign without regime collapse. Deterrence must therefore challenge Beijing’s Eurasian economic and strategic depth, not focus solely on maritime forces.
6 minutes
Air & Space Power

US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035

A force structure of 1,509 combat-ready fighters required according to the USAF. More F-35s and F-47s, supported by increased procurement and 500 drone wingmen. Requirements may change with future threats, technology and funding.
3 minutes
Air & Space Power

Space Force shifts into high gear on cislunar warfare, with RFIs coming soon

The Pentagon has designated cislunar space (the region of space between the Earth and the Moon) a warfighting domain, prompting Space Force to rapidly field commercial technologies and autonomous spacecraft by 2029. Driven by China’s growing Earth-Moon surveillance and operational presence.
6 minutes
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Dock GI
Strategic Influence

Plant alone isn’t enough: a defence factory is not a defence capability

The author argues Western Australia must connect new infrastructure with skilled workers, qualified suppliers, secure supply chains and sustained demand. Predictable procurement and scalable production are needed to manufacture, maintain, repair and replenish equipment at operational pace.
4 minutes
Satellite
Technology & Innovation

What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?

Ukraine said SpaceX had restricted military-grade satellite services, affecting drone and air-defence operations. Starlink is a commercial network limited to civilian or defensive use, while Starshield provides encrypted military services using the same satellite constellation.
4 minutes
Armed Forces of Ukraine platoon live fire activity
Military Management

What Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions reveal about the tradeoffs involved in military commercial dependencies

The temporary Starshield disruptions highlighted the risks of military reliance on commercial technologies. The incident showed how service interruptions could affect operations, underscoring the need for careful management of commercial dependencies in defence systems.
11 minutes
Strategic Influence

South China Sea incident spike

Philippine and Chinese forces have clashed at least six times around disputed waters and airspace since early October. Encounters involving boats, coastguard cutters and aircraft increase escalation risks near strategic sea routes.
3 minutes
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