Strategic Influence

China’s drone submarine mothership

A new vessel could carry, maintain and deploy several extra-large uncrewed submarines far from Chinese waters. Its missions remain constrained by underwater communications, capture risks and the mothership’s visibility to satellites and tracking submarines.
4 minutes
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Wellbeing

Why We Are No Wiser Than Our Ancestors

The article asserts wisdom is perspective, not knowledge: understanding causes, connections, consequences, limits, and our own ignorance. Modern society values expertise and information but neglects wisdom, which requires broad vision, self-awareness, and the courage to confront difficult truths.
3 minutes
Military History

Conscription and the birthday ballot during the Vietnam War

Between 1965 and 1972, Australia conscripted 63,000 men through a birthday-ballot National Service Scheme. About 18,000 served in Vietnam, where over 200 died. Growing anti-war opposition contributed to conscription ending in 1972.
12 minutes
HMAS Stuart Regional Presence Deployment 2026.
Communication & Cognition

Claude for Clausewitz?

Artificial intelligence can assist strategic early warning and can strengthen analysis by testing assumptions, checking arguments and exploring possible futures — but human judgement, verification and ethical use remain essential. Can also support wargaming and social simulations
6 minutes
Air & Space Power

Global space operators eye expansion in South Australia

Nova Systems’ Space Precinct in South Australia has grown into a nationally significant space hub, operating six ground stations that have supported 55 missions. The facility provides critical satellite infrastructure and supports Australian innovation.
2 minutes
Military History

Technology and equipment developed during World War I

The War accelerated major advances in aviation, communications, medicine, transport and weaponry. Aircraft, tanks, submarines, gas warfare and anti-aircraft systems transformed combat, while medical and communication innovations improved survival and military effectiveness.
15 minutes
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