Intelligence officer
Communication & Cognition

Decision-shaping: the ethical responsibility in intelligence work

What analysts collect, prioritise and emphasise can influence which risks ministers see and which responses appear credible. Governance, training and review should expose these choices while ministers retain responsibility for final policy decisions.
4 minutes
Drone
Air & Space Power

Achieving Breakthrough: Maneuver Warfare in the Face of Robotic Mass

Drone warfare in Ukraine mirrors World War I’s crisis of mobility, exposing armoured forces to devastating precision attacks. Future manoeuvre warfare requires drone swarms operating in the ‘air littoral’, replacing tanks as the primary platform.
15 minutes
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Artificial Intelligence

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems ‘talk’ on Ukraine’s battlefield

European firms are helping Ukraine counter sophisticated Russian drone attacks with AI-enabled air defence systems. A new platform integrates sensors, drones and AI to accelerate detection and interception, highlighting growing investment in drone warfare capabilities.
4 minutes
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Strategic Influence

Fault Lines – Taiwan’s arms hopes, Indonesia’s carrier, Fiji’s chiefs

This comprehensive article covers recent regional developments. Taiwan faces uncertainty over delayed American weapons sales and Fijian traditional leaders question proposed security agreements with Australia. Indonesia commissions a former Italian aircraft carrier but maintenance costs concerning.
11 minutes
DSTG nanosatellite Buccaneer Main Mission
Air & Space Power

Satellite seeks data on the edge of space

Australia’s Defence-built Buccaneer CubeSat is the first sovereign Defence satellite in 50 years. It is improving HF communications research, testing innovative space technologies, and building national expertise to support future Australian military space capabilities and satellite programs.
4 minutes
Run Army 2026 Queensland
Wellbeing

Why do runners get so many injuries? And does strength training really make a difference?

Aerobic fitness improves within weeks, but tendons and bones adapt much more slowly, increasing injury risk for new runners. Strength training, gradual mileage increases, proper nutrition, and softer running surfaces can help reduce overuse injuries.
5 minutes
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Drone
Air & Space Power

Achieving Breakthrough: Maneuver Warfare in the Face of Robotic Mass

Drone warfare in Ukraine mirrors World War I’s crisis of mobility, exposing armoured forces to devastating precision attacks. Future manoeuvre warfare requires drone swarms operating in the ‘air littoral’, replacing tanks as the primary platform.
15 minutes
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Artificial Intelligence

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems ‘talk’ on Ukraine’s battlefield

European firms are helping Ukraine counter sophisticated Russian drone attacks with AI-enabled air defence systems. A new platform integrates sensors, drones and AI to accelerate detection and interception, highlighting growing investment in drone warfare capabilities.
4 minutes
HMA Ships Sheean (left) and Armidale (right).
Military History

Fighting in Timor, 1942

The campaign demonstrates how resilience, local partnerships and adaptability can sustain resistance against overwhelming odds — while highlighting the importance of reliable intelligence, supply networks and trust. Japanese reprisals killed many Timorese who assisted Australians.
5 minutes
Intelligence officer
Communication & Cognition

Decision-shaping: the ethical responsibility in intelligence work

What analysts collect, prioritise and emphasise can influence which risks ministers see and which responses appear credible. Governance, training and review should expose these choices while ministers retain responsibility for final policy decisions.
4 minutes
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