Air & Space Power

Defence hails completion of C-130J Hercules upgrades

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has upgraded its C-130J Hercules fleet, enhancing avionics, communications, navigation and interoperability to conduct humanitarian assistance and coalition operations whilst maintaining operational relevance ahead of future fleet expansion.
2 minutes
Spartan aircraft Solomon Islands.
Communication & Cognition

The Word Workout

Talking is a declining yet vital mental exercise that boosts brain health and wellbeing. Teens and seniors talk less, risking isolation and cognitive decline, highlighting the need to encourage more conversation.
5 minutes
Drone operator-Kudu 26
Strategic Influence

Putin wanted to make Russia great again. Instead, Ukraine is the new rising power in Europe

Russia’s attempt to restore its former influence has accelerated Ukraine’s emergence as a significant European power, highlighting how middle powers increasingly shape international affairs in a changing global order. Russia now arguably a middle power.
8 minutes
Wellbeing

‘World first’ computer-designed vaccine shows immune response in early human testing

Cambridge-led research shows an AI-designed vaccine platform producing broad immune protection across virus families, with early Phase 1 human trials confirming safety and immune response, pointing toward reduced need for frequent strain-specific vaccine updates.
3 minutes
A United States Air Force (USAF) A-10C Thunderbolt II (also known as a Warthog) behind a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) during air-to-air refuelling at Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1.
Air & Space Power

US refueling fleet falls below Air Force readiness standards, new watchdog report finds

United States air power in a potential Indo-Pacific conflict may be constrained by aerial refuelling shortfalls, ageing tanker fleets and sustainment challenges, highlighting the critical importance of logistics resilience in long-range military operations.
3 minutes
The third Peregrine lands for the first time at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Artificial Intelligence

Australia Just Learned an Old Lesson from the AI Age

A sudden restriction on advanced AI models shows how quickly critical digital services can be withdrawn across borders, highlighting Australia’s exposure to offshore-controlled systems and the limits of relying on trusted partnerships alone.
5 minutes
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Spartan aircraft Solomon Islands.
Communication & Cognition

The Word Workout

Talking is a declining yet vital mental exercise that boosts brain health and wellbeing. Teens and seniors talk less, risking isolation and cognitive decline, highlighting the need to encourage more conversation.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

Defence hails completion of C-130J Hercules upgrades

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has upgraded its C-130J Hercules fleet, enhancing avionics, communications, navigation and interoperability to conduct humanitarian assistance and coalition operations whilst maintaining operational relevance ahead of future fleet expansion.
2 minutes
Vanuatu Police Force motorcycles on HMAS Choules,
Strategic Influence

Vanuatu critical infrastructure to remain 'free from militarisation' under Nakamal pact

The revised agreement balances national sovereignty with regional cooperation, highlighting how patient negotiation strengthens partnerships while managing competing international interests. Vanuatu will consult Australia on critical infrastructure partnerships and Australia remains Vanuatu's primary policing partner.
8 minutes
Drone operator-Kudu 26
Strategic Influence

Putin wanted to make Russia great again. Instead, Ukraine is the new rising power in Europe

Russia’s attempt to restore its former influence has accelerated Ukraine’s emergence as a significant European power, highlighting how middle powers increasingly shape international affairs in a changing global order. Russia now arguably a middle power.
8 minutes
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