Air & Space Power

Air Force bids adieu to EC-130H electronic attack plane

The U.S. Air Force has retired the EC-130H Compass Call after more than 40 years of service. Its mission continues with the faster, more capable EA-37B Compass Call, reflecting the growing importance of electronic warfare. Editor's note: The RAAF's MC-55A Peregrine and USAF's Compass Call share similar Gulfstream G550 airframes.
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Why a "Quiet Ego" Brings You Lasting Happiness

The quiet ego promotes compassion, empathy and personal growth by balancing self-interest with concern for others. Through mindfulness, perspective-taking, inclusiveness and growth-mindedness, it can enhance well-being, resilience, relationships and emotional intelligence.
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Artificial Intelligence

Will airmen trust AI? The Air Force’s future plans depend on it

Air Force leaders are increasingly embracing AI and autonomous systems to enhance combat capability, decision-making and defence operations. They also recognise the need to build trust, establish safeguards and balance autonomy with human oversight.
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For fast defence capability, look to commercial providers

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Air & Space Power

Myriad ways that drones, satellites, and common controls reshape ISR

Airborne ISR remains essential for battlefield awareness, but expanding capabilities to drones and space is increasingly critical. The US is advancing unmanned and satellite ISR systems while developing counter-space capabilities to maintain information superiority.
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Strategic Influence

What the Greenland deal means for the transatlantic alliance

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RAAF Operations During the Malayan Emergency

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Artificial Intelligence

Will airmen trust AI? The Air Force’s future plans depend on it

Air Force leaders are increasingly embracing AI and autonomous systems to enhance combat capability, decision-making and defence operations. They also recognise the need to build trust, establish safeguards and balance autonomy with human oversight.
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Wellbeing

Why a "Quiet Ego" Brings You Lasting Happiness

The quiet ego promotes compassion, empathy and personal growth by balancing self-interest with concern for others. Through mindfulness, perspective-taking, inclusiveness and growth-mindedness, it can enhance well-being, resilience, relationships and emotional intelligence.
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Air & Space Power

Air Force bids adieu to EC-130H electronic attack plane

The U.S. Air Force has retired the EC-130H Compass Call after more than 40 years of service. Its mission continues with the faster, more capable EA-37B Compass Call, reflecting the growing importance of electronic warfare. Editor's note: The RAAF's MC-55A Peregrine and USAF's Compass Call share similar Gulfstream G550 airframes.
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