Technology & Innovation

Pratt & Whitney clears key hurdle for XA103 engine for US’ next-gen fighter jet

The US aerospace manufacturer completed a fully digital assembly-readiness review for the XA103 adaptive engine, advancing the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program toward physical testing and future high-performance combat aircraft integration.

Critical vulnerability in cPanel leads to widespread exploitation

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability is experiencing widespread global exploitation activity, enabling attackers to gain unauthorised administrative access, establish persistent footholds, conduct remote code execution, and compromise millions of exposed infrastructure systems.

Australian Army soldier takes aim at a drone.

Technology & Innovation

Beyond the front line: Ukraine is deepening its drone wall

Drone saturation increasingly threatens movement across contested operational environments. In expanding kill zones, Ukraine aims at disrupting Russian infiltration, radars, command and logistics. Optical fibre first person drones and AI have changed battlefield operations significantly.

Two Poseidon aircraft from No. 92 Wing, Butterworth

Strategic Influence

Russian N-subs in the Pacific?

Russia has modernised its Pacific submarine fleet, despite the Ukraine conflict, complicating regional security. Russian submarines risk threatening undersea communications across Northeast Asia, while China remains Russia’s largest export market and strategic supporter.

F/A-18E Super Hornet launching from USS Ronald Reagan

Air & Space Power

Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends

The US Marine Corps will retire F/A-18 Hornets by 2030, shifting maintenance personnel to F-35 positions as it transitions to an all–F-35 fleet, with retraining, reassignment, or separation options for affected Marines.

CISA adds Microsoft, ConnectWise vulnerabilities to active exploitation catalog

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added exploited vulnerabilities in a remote access tool and Windows Shell to its catalogue, confirming active attacker use for remote code execution in global cyber campaigns.

FNS Auguste Benebig, operated by the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia,

Strategic Influence

France tries again to rewrite New Caledonia’s voter rolls

The renewed push to expand voter eligibility risks worsening political tensions, raising concerns about legitimacy, stability, and public confidence ahead of critical local elections. Security concerns continue ahead of June local elections preparation.

Welcome to The Runway, a platform of curated content designed to develop the intellectual edge of aviators in Australia’s Air Force

Brought to you by Royal Australian Air Force leaders, straight to your homepage and inbox.

View the latest About The Runway

Taking off on The Runway

Critical vulnerability in cPanel leads to widespread exploitation

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability is experiencing widespread global exploitation activity, enabling attackers to gain unauthorised administrative access, establish persistent footholds, conduct remote code execution, and compromise millions of exposed infrastructure systems.

Technology & Innovation

Pratt & Whitney clears key hurdle for XA103 engine for US’ next-gen fighter jet

The US aerospace manufacturer completed a fully digital assembly-readiness review for the XA103 adaptive engine, advancing the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program toward physical testing and future high-performance combat aircraft integration.

F/A-18E Super Hornet launching from USS Ronald Reagan

Air & Space Power

Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends

The US Marine Corps will retire F/A-18 Hornets by 2030, shifting maintenance personnel to F-35 positions as it transitions to an all–F-35 fleet, with retraining, reassignment, or separation options for affected Marines.

CISA adds Microsoft, ConnectWise vulnerabilities to active exploitation catalog

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added exploited vulnerabilities in a remote access tool and Windows Shell to its catalogue, confirming active attacker use for remote code execution in global cyber campaigns.

The Runway App

You asked, we listened! We’ve made it easier than ever to support your professional development on the go – explore The Runway’s new mobile app. Everyone has 5 minutes to learn something new, so download the app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to sharpen your intellectual edge.

Our Partners

Access Program Wirraway via ADELE ADELE

Found something worth contributing to The Runway? Contribute

Explore by topic

View all topics

Strategic Influence

CA-16 Wirraway

Military History

Communication & Cognition

Technology & Innovation

Air & Space Power

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Wellbeing

Cyber