Strategic Influence

Iran is draining its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s best move is to let it happen.

The article argues that Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz provides diminishing leverage as global energy markets adapt through alternative supplies, new infrastructure, and diversification, creating an opportunity for the US and its allies.
6 minutes
Air & Space Power

DARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missile

The Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking industry concepts for a next-generation hypersonic cruise missile. DARPA’s aim is to maintain US military advantage against advanced air defences and rival hypersonic capabilities.
4 minutes
No. 35 Squadron watch the speeches during the HMAS Canberra I Memorial.
Communication & Cognition

What We Lose When We Focus on Speaking Skills

Listening is a critical, yet underdeveloped, skill that often predicts success more effectively than personality, technical ability, or IQ. Genuine curiosity and attentive listening help others feel heard, fostering trust, openness, collaboration, and stronger relationships.
5 minutes
No 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron Role 2 Bravo capability.
Military Management

Defence fortifies deployable health capability

Modern military operations depend on more than combat power. A $421 million investment is giving the ADF a mobile clinical system capable of delivering hospital-level treatment, surgery and intensive care in austere environments.
2 minutes
Strategic Influence

Taiwan military drills clear streets, slow internet in Taipei

The air raid and civil defence drills included temporary mobile internet throttling, as part of annual war games simulating a Chinese attack. Taiwanese military forces, meanwhile, practised anti-blockade operations and emergency response measures.
3 minutes
The No. 1 Bomb loading pit Tinian
Artificial Intelligence

Putting Armageddon on Autopilot: How Artificial Intelligence Could Make Nuclear Threats More Effective

Rising nuclear competition and AI advances could make automated nuclear launch systems more credible coercive tools, increasing escalation risks despite dangers from malfunctions, hacking, and miscalculation. Researchers urge deterrence, safeguards, and bans on nuclear automation.
15 minutes
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No. 35 Squadron watch the speeches during the HMAS Canberra I Memorial.
Communication & Cognition

What We Lose When We Focus on Speaking Skills

Listening is a critical, yet underdeveloped, skill that often predicts success more effectively than personality, technical ability, or IQ. Genuine curiosity and attentive listening help others feel heard, fostering trust, openness, collaboration, and stronger relationships.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

DARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missile

The Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking industry concepts for a next-generation hypersonic cruise missile. DARPA’s aim is to maintain US military advantage against advanced air defences and rival hypersonic capabilities.
4 minutes
Cyber

Secure development can help turn the tables as AI alters cyber landscape

AI is compressing the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Shifting from reactive patching towards proactive design and secure by construction software methodologies could give defenders the advantage before attackers reach the battlefield.
2 minutes
Strategic Influence

Iran is draining its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s best move is to let it happen.

The article argues that Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz provides diminishing leverage as global energy markets adapt through alternative supplies, new infrastructure, and diversification, creating an opportunity for the US and its allies.
6 minutes
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