A scale model of the RAAF General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
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Defence scientists develop new mission data approach

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Cyber

Attackers exploit critical flaw in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller

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How the success of D-Day hinged on a weather forecast

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A scale model of the RAAF General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
Air & Space Power

Air Force dubs MQ-9 the ‘MVP’ of Epic Fury as lawmakers press manned-unmanned future

U.S. Air Force leaders identified the MQ-9 Reaper as a decisive asset during operations against Iran while defending a fiscal 2027 budget that still prioritises crewed fighters over rapidly expanding uncrewed combat aircraft capabilities.
4 minutes
Technology & Innovation

US firm’s modern radar to offer faster, more affordable advanced surveillance capability

Raytheon secured a major contract to produce 120 SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radars, expanding global access to scalable, platform-agnostic detection capabilities for crewed and uncrewed missions through increased production capacity and accelerated delivery timelines.
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Military Management

$120m contract to secure Aussie jobs in local missile industry

Australia is expanding sovereign missile manufacturing through a $120 million partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia, enabling domestic production of critical missile components, strengthening industrial resilience, workforce skills, and long-term guided weapons capability.
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Cyber

Attackers exploit critical flaw in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller is being actively exploited soon after public disclosure, potentially allowing attackers to gain full administrative access, prompting urgent mitigation guidance from Cisco and CISA.
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