Air & Space Power

UK buys 890 parachutes for high-readiness airborne force

The procurement of 665 primary and 225 reserve parachutes sustains current airborne capacity. Integrating equipment, trained personnel and air-delivery platforms supports very high readiness overseas crisis response requirements for 16 Air Assault Brigade.
2 minutes
Strategic Influence

China’s Warrior Scientists: Insights from Recent Operations Around Taiwan

Civilian research vessels are being used around Taiwan to gather military data and advance sovereignty claims. Expanded surveys near Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines support Beijing’s legal, political and strategic pressure campaign.
15 minutes
Military History

The Strategic Fiber of America: Kevlar’s Impact on Warfighters

Kevlar, invented by DuPont in 1965, transformed military protection by providing lightweight, high-strength armour that improved soldier survivability. Its success inspired broader advances in materials science, demonstrating the strategic value of investment in advanced materials.
9 minutes
Pacific Police Support Group RAAF Base Amberley after PIF Palau.
Strategic Influence

Postcard from PIF: Hardly divided, leaders took a stand on China test

The author argues Pacific leaders demonstrated regional unity despite pressure surrounding the missile test — reinforcing the value of inclusive dialogue, practical partnerships and Pacific-led decision-making. Australia pledged A$600 million for regional narcotics efforts.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

Australia must defend its will to fight, not just its infrastructure

Physical resilience alone cannot sustain prolonged conflict if public commitment collapses under fear, disinformation and economic strain. National preparedness should integrate cognitive defence, trusted communication and community participation alongside logistics and infrastructure.
2 minutes
Air & Space Power

USAF speed up Reaper replacement after heavy losses in Iran

Losses of at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian defences have accelerated U.S. Air Force plans for a cheaper, more expendable successor. The proposed Massed Modular Aircraft would boost affordability and production capacity.
5 minutes
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Air & Space Power

UK buys 890 parachutes for high-readiness airborne force

The procurement of 665 primary and 225 reserve parachutes sustains current airborne capacity. Integrating equipment, trained personnel and air-delivery platforms supports very high readiness overseas crisis response requirements for 16 Air Assault Brigade.
2 minutes
Military History

The Strategic Fiber of America: Kevlar’s Impact on Warfighters

Kevlar, invented by DuPont in 1965, transformed military protection by providing lightweight, high-strength armour that improved soldier survivability. Its success inspired broader advances in materials science, demonstrating the strategic value of investment in advanced materials.
9 minutes
Strategic Influence

China’s Warrior Scientists: Insights from Recent Operations Around Taiwan

Civilian research vessels are being used around Taiwan to gather military data and advance sovereignty claims. Expanded surveys near Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines support Beijing’s legal, political and strategic pressure campaign.
15 minutes
F-35A Lightning II and PC-21 Williamtown
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial altruism: why rogue AIs helped each other, not humans

Artificial intelligence agents can develop unexpected cooperative behaviours when training rewards persistence and collaboration — creating new risks when systems pursue goals without effective human oversight. Some agents accepted self-sacrifice to benefit others.
8 minutes
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