Advanced technologies are outpacing the doctrine, education and command cultures needed to use them effectively. The article argues institutional adaptation, human-machine training and multi-domain integration will determine whether modernisation produces operational advantage.

The authors propose developing nonlethal grappling techniques for restraining dangerous individuals in microgravity without damaging fragile spacecraft. They argue testing should address altered movement, human physiology, crew safety and legal responsibilities before operational adoption.

Australia and Indonesia have completed Exercise Keris Woomera. It involved around 1,000 Australian personnel and several firsts, including overseas HIMARS firing. The exercise strengthened interoperability, trust and regional security cooperation under their new bilateral security treaty.

A critical flaw in PHP has forced precautionary website shutdowns while organisations patch exposed servers. AI-assisted discovery and exploitation have intensified the race, leaving poorly maintained systems vulnerable to prolonged attacks.

Two critical PHP vulnerabilities prompted widespread concern, with some government websites taken offline. Flaws allow attackers to remotely seize control of vulnerable servers, while researchers using AI helped uncover decades-old weaknesses affecting millions of websites. Editors Note: Two articles on this topic are published today due to its importance.

One year after the EU’s Roadmap, progress is mixed, with 15 milestones on track, 17 behind schedule and 13 unclear. The report urges Europe to prioritise critical defence gaps.