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
Wellbeing

Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit?

Australia’s 2026 pollen season appears to have started early in eastern states due to strong vegetation growth. Pollen triggers allergies and asthma, while rainfall, climate patterns and plant growth influence season timing and severity.
5 minutes
Australian Federation Guard ceremonial for Thai Prime Minister
Leadership

Importance of the human factor

Maritime influence depends not only on ships but on trusted access, forward repair and sustained partnerships. Port visits, exercises and maintenance cooperation convert relationships into operational endurance, legitimacy and crisis-ready presence.
8 minutes
Strategic Influence

Japan and Australia can be a model for middle-power cooperation

The two nations demonstrate how complementary middle powers can convert strategic alignment into practical regional leadership. Defence procurement, energy security and critical-minerals investment provide foundations for broader institution-building across the Indo-Pacific and Gulf.
3 minutes
Technology & Innovation

From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat

Research into battlefield roles, training systems and troop integration is accelerating military humanoid-robot development. Though not yet deployed, advances in AI and robotics could make humanoids viable combat and support systems within 5-10 years.
8 minutes
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