Air & Space Power

New Sikorsky system lets BETA cargo aircraft fly dangerous supply missions

Autonomous flight technology is being integrated into hybrid VTOL logistics aircraft to enhance uncrewed resupply operations in contested environments, improving operational resilience, reducing risk to personnel and accelerating the adoption of autonomous military aviation.
3 minutes
Communication & Cognition

Total War on Taipei: China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare

China’s military researchers proposed a Taiwan war concept combining blockade, precision strikes, and cognitive warfare to rapidly incapacitate Taipei, break public will, and force surrender, reflecting China’s broader “national total war” strategy.
15 minutes
U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron along with Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from No 75 Squadron and a KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No 33 Squadron, demonstrate a show of force by conducting an elephant walk at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia,
Leadership

Stop Trying to Be Liked at Work

Seeking approval can weaken leadership effectiveness by avoiding difficult decisions. Effective leaders focus on being likeable rather than liked, building trust through fairness, consistency, boundaries, and honest relationships grounded in respect rather than popularity.
6 minutes
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Communication & Cognition

Pine Gap’s Influence in the Australia–US Relationship Has Diminished

Siting the facility in the desert offered exceptional communications security. Modern encryption reduces dependence on remote geographic locations significantly and commercial satellites now provide frequent sensitive imagery. Australia should reassess assumptions about this key strategic asset.
6 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

How Do You Hold On to Your Own Thinking With AI?

Effective AI-supported learning requires students to maintain agency throughout a task. Research found that generating original ideas at every AI interaction preserved independent thinking and improved creativity, rather than relying on AI-generated solutions alone.
6 minutes
Military History

Legendary WW2 submarine heads to Wisconsin for major facelift

A historic submarine is undergoing major preservation work to protect its structural integrity and extend its lifespan, ensuring future generations can experience one of the most decorated vessels in naval history.
2 minutes
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Air & Space Power

New Sikorsky system lets BETA cargo aircraft fly dangerous supply missions

Autonomous flight technology is being integrated into hybrid VTOL logistics aircraft to enhance uncrewed resupply operations in contested environments, improving operational resilience, reducing risk to personnel and accelerating the adoption of autonomous military aviation.
3 minutes
U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron along with Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from No 75 Squadron and a KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No 33 Squadron, demonstrate a show of force by conducting an elephant walk at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia,
Leadership

Stop Trying to Be Liked at Work

Seeking approval can weaken leadership effectiveness by avoiding difficult decisions. Effective leaders focus on being likeable rather than liked, building trust through fairness, consistency, boundaries, and honest relationships grounded in respect rather than popularity.
6 minutes
Communication & Cognition

Total War on Taipei: China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare

China’s military researchers proposed a Taiwan war concept combining blockade, precision strikes, and cognitive warfare to rapidly incapacitate Taipei, break public will, and force surrender, reflecting China’s broader “national total war” strategy.
15 minutes
pine gap image
Communication & Cognition

Pine Gap’s Influence in the Australia–US Relationship Has Diminished

Siting the facility in the desert offered exceptional communications security. Modern encryption reduces dependence on remote geographic locations significantly and commercial satellites now provide frequent sensitive imagery. Australia should reassess assumptions about this key strategic asset.
6 minutes
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