1st Royal Australian Regiment fit masks during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) serial.

Strategic Influence

Conducting the national orchestra to achieve resilience and security

The article discusses how Australia cannot realistically own every capability required for national security. It proposes coordinating government, industry and allies, targeting serious vulnerabilities through limited interventions with clear exit conditions.

Fridge

Could hackers get inside my fridge?

As more household devices gain internet connectivity, they become potential cyberattack targets. Hackers can exploit vulnerable appliances, cameras, routers, and vehicles, making strong passwords, software updates, and limiting connected devices key cybersecurity protections.

Food

A Handful of Walnuts a Day May Help Lower the Inflammatory Potential of Your Diet

Daily consumption by older adults is being linked to a modest reduction in the inflammatory potential of their diets. This suggests that replacing less healthy snacks with walnuts may improve overall diet quality.

Balloon

Air & Space Power

Killer balloons an option as US Army seeks to ‘exploit the stratosphere’

The experiments with high-altitude balloons for surveillance, communications and other space-like capabilities are growing. Diverse payloads and deployment concepts are being explored. Currently testing the balloons’ potential across Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East.

F16

Air & Space Power

How Poland’s air force is responding to Russian drones in the skies

High-readiness air defence operations are being maintained to counter Russian threats and drones. The air force has adopted faster engagement procedures, but equipment shortages and delayed weapons integration continue to hinder capability improvements.

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic warns AI models may soon self-replicate and could wreak havoc on the web

Researchers are concerned that increasingly capable AI systems may eventually spread across networks, creating resilient botnets that are difficult to shut down. Experts remain divided on how imminent the risk is.

Strategic Influence

MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is ‘not unique’

Iran and Russia are escalating hybrid attacks against the UK, including suspected plots targeting military sites. There are also growing AI-related security risks from cyberattacks to potential biological threats.

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1st Royal Australian Regiment fit masks during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) serial.

Strategic Influence

Conducting the national orchestra to achieve resilience and security

The article discusses how Australia cannot realistically own every capability required for national security. It proposes coordinating government, industry and allies, targeting serious vulnerabilities through limited interventions with clear exit conditions.

Balloon

Air & Space Power

Killer balloons an option as US Army seeks to ‘exploit the stratosphere’

The experiments with high-altitude balloons for surveillance, communications and other space-like capabilities are growing. Diverse payloads and deployment concepts are being explored. Currently testing the balloons’ potential across Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East.

Food

A Handful of Walnuts a Day May Help Lower the Inflammatory Potential of Your Diet

Daily consumption by older adults is being linked to a modest reduction in the inflammatory potential of their diets. This suggests that replacing less healthy snacks with walnuts may improve overall diet quality.

Fridge

Could hackers get inside my fridge?

As more household devices gain internet connectivity, they become potential cyberattack targets. Hackers can exploit vulnerable appliances, cameras, routers, and vehicles, making strong passwords, software updates, and limiting connected devices key cybersecurity protections.

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