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Air & Space Power

Resilient Reach: Redesigning Aerial Refueling for Contested Global Operations

The authors argue vulnerable bases and medium-range tankers could undermine air operations in contested theatres. They recommend hardened airfields, adaptive systems and long-range, high-offload aircraft to improve survivability, reach and operational efficiency.

What is ‘human composting’ – and how does it work?

NSW has legalised human composting, or ‘terramation’, which accelerates natural decomposition into nutrient-rich compost. As Australians seek greener alternatives to burial and cremation, debate continues over the environmental benefits and drawbacks of each post-death option.

Cyber

Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age?

US federal courts have suffered cyber breaches exposing sealed case materials, highlighting risks in spyware litigation. A report argues that cybersecurity alone is insufficient and recommends combining technical safeguards and controlled access to sensitive evidence.

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Strategic Influence

Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries

The Alliance for the Future is a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic, technological and security cooperation. Its aims include reducing dependence on the US, supporting Ukraine, and providing greater stability.

Strategic Influence

NZ task group returns home

The four-month deployment combined sanctions monitoring, multinational exercises, maritime patrols and regional engagement across the Indo-Pacific. Naval, land and air personnel strengthened interoperability, maritime awareness and practical security cooperation with Australia and regional partners.

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You’re supposed to turn Bluetooth off when you don’t need it – how risky is it really?

Bluetooth is generally secure, but leaving it on constantly allows background scanning and creates a potential attack pathway. Users should update devices, reject unknown pairing requests, remove unused connections, and disable Bluetooth when not needed.

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Military History

The Importance of the Battle of Bailén

In 1808, Spain’s victory at Bailén forced 17,000 French troops to surrender, marking Napoleon’s first major battlefield defeat. The battle exposed the dangers of overconfidence, occupation without legitimate governance, and underestimating national resistance.

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Cyber

Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age?

US federal courts have suffered cyber breaches exposing sealed case materials, highlighting risks in spyware litigation. A report argues that cybersecurity alone is insufficient and recommends combining technical safeguards and controlled access to sensitive evidence.

What is ‘human composting’ – and how does it work?

NSW has legalised human composting, or ‘terramation’, which accelerates natural decomposition into nutrient-rich compost. As Australians seek greener alternatives to burial and cremation, debate continues over the environmental benefits and drawbacks of each post-death option.

KC-30A A2A refuelling Def Images

Air & Space Power

Resilient Reach: Redesigning Aerial Refueling for Contested Global Operations

The authors argue vulnerable bases and medium-range tankers could undermine air operations in contested theatres. They recommend hardened airfields, adaptive systems and long-range, high-offload aircraft to improve survivability, reach and operational efficiency.

Ship

Strategic Influence

Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries

The Alliance for the Future is a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic, technological and security cooperation. Its aims include reducing dependence on the US, supporting Ukraine, and providing greater stability.

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