Air & Space Power

Japan restructures Air Defense Force

Japan has renamed its air force to reflect the growing importance of the space domain, while expanding space-focused structures, personnel and capabilities to strengthen space awareness and support all-domain military operations.
2 minutes
Air & Space Power

$80.5M US military deal expands Titan-MS system tracking 500+ drone threats at once

The U.S. military selected additional Titan-MS counter-drone systems to strengthen Air Force base protection, using AI-enabled sensor fusion, modular architecture and scalable detection capabilities to counter increasingly common and evolving unmanned aircraft threats.
3 minutes
Technology & Innovation

How interceptor missiles work: The technology behind stopping missiles in mid-air

Modern interceptor missiles depend on integrated sensors, radars, command networks, predictive tracking and layered defences. They engage fast-moving threats across multiple flight phases, using explosive or hit-to-kill methods within narrow engagement windows.
3 minutes
Two Indian Air Force Rafale (RFAL) Aircraft at RAAF Base Darwin, Pitch Black 2026.
Air & Space Power

Everything to Know About Exercise Pitch Black as War Games Arrive in the Top End

Around 100 aircraft (over 20 types) from 20 nations participating. Finland and Sweden join embedded aviators this year and Japan is deploying F-35 Lightning II’s for the first time. Australia contributing eight different aircraft types.
6 minutes
Fibre optic connectors in a Containerised Data Centre
Technology & Innovation

Labor aims to shape AI revolution with new data centre and AI copyright rules

Australia is moving to establish national artificial intelligence rules balancing innovation, infrastructure, energy, water and copyright protections; aiming to provide certainty for investment while protecting creators, communities and long-term national interests. Dedicated AI Office planned.
8 minutes
A drone operated by an Australian Army soldier, conducts low-level manoeuvres during the Modify and Operate Attack Drone (FPV) Course
Leadership

Other nations thirst for Ukraine’s drone success — but they need a culture shift first

Technology delivers its greatest value when organisations adapt culture, leadership and workforce practices. Lasting success depends on people embracing change rather than relying on new equipment. A dedicated Ukrainian drone branch reflects sustained organisational change.
6 minutes
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Air & Space Power

$80.5M US military deal expands Titan-MS system tracking 500+ drone threats at once

The U.S. military selected additional Titan-MS counter-drone systems to strengthen Air Force base protection, using AI-enabled sensor fusion, modular architecture and scalable detection capabilities to counter increasingly common and evolving unmanned aircraft threats.
3 minutes
Air & Space Power

Japan restructures Air Defense Force

Japan has renamed its air force to reflect the growing importance of the space domain, while expanding space-focused structures, personnel and capabilities to strengthen space awareness and support all-domain military operations.
2 minutes
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Meta Oversight Board finds top AI models less likely to criticize repressive regimes

It found leading AI models were more likely to refuse politically critical content about countries with speech restrictions, reflecting censorship biases. Researchers called for greater transparency, human rights assessments, and stronger oversight of AI systems.
2 minutes
Technology & Innovation

How interceptor missiles work: The technology behind stopping missiles in mid-air

Modern interceptor missiles depend on integrated sensors, radars, command networks, predictive tracking and layered defences. They engage fast-moving threats across multiple flight phases, using explosive or hit-to-kill methods within narrow engagement windows.
3 minutes
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