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The Principles of Leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Development of the Armed Forces in Wartime

This inspirational article shows a military that prioritises protecting personnel from unjustified risk, making service more predictable and basing appointments on performance. Commanders must report honestly, accelerate battlefield learning and ensure headquarters support frontline units.

Specialists flex cyber skills

Defence’s Security Operations Centre personnel competed in an international cyber security exercise involving 605 participants from 18 countries. Defence teams practised incident response, analysis and problem-solving, with one forensics team placing 21st overall.

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How to Run Effective Team Meetings

Effective meetings require clear agendas, preparation, timely facilitation, defined decisions and action owners. Inclusive participation, prompt follow-up, and concise recaps are important. Strong leadership ensures meetings stay focused, productive, accountable, and end on time.

Strategic Influence

Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea, latest satellite images show

A runway and military-capable base on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands could potentially be operational by mid-2027. The base would expand Beijing’s military reach and control in the disputed South China Sea.

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Artificial Intelligence

What could make AI self-regulation work?

AI industry leaders and the Trump administration have proposed a voluntary ‘Super Intelligence’ accord. Experts, however, argue effective AI self-regulation requires sanctions, independent verification, and government oversight, which the current agreement largely lacks.

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A History of the F-111 in Australian Service

The reviewed book traces how a controversial bomber acquisition gave Australia long-range strike, maritime attack and an independent deterrent. It also examines technical problems, political debate and the shift from British to American equipment.

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Air & Space Power

RAAF Poseidon aircraft deployed to enforce sanctions on North Korea

Flying from Japan, the P-8A Poseidon will detect and document illegal ship-to-ship transfers involving North Korea. The mission supports United Nations sanctions while improving multinational surveillance coordination and operational experience in the Indo-Pacific.

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Specialists flex cyber skills

Defence’s Security Operations Centre personnel competed in an international cyber security exercise involving 605 participants from 18 countries. Defence teams practised incident response, analysis and problem-solving, with one forensics team placing 21st overall.

Meeting

How to Run Effective Team Meetings

Effective meetings require clear agendas, preparation, timely facilitation, defined decisions and action owners. Inclusive participation, prompt follow-up, and concise recaps are important. Strong leadership ensures meetings stay focused, productive, accountable, and end on time.

Strategic Influence

Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea, latest satellite images show

A runway and military-capable base on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands could potentially be operational by mid-2027. The base would expand Beijing’s military reach and control in the disputed South China Sea.

Triton

Artificial Intelligence

What could make AI self-regulation work?

AI industry leaders and the Trump administration have proposed a voluntary ‘Super Intelligence’ accord. Experts, however, argue effective AI self-regulation requires sanctions, independent verification, and government oversight, which the current agreement largely lacks.

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