RAN Drone Racing Team pilot at Airshows Downunder Drone Racing Tournament
Artificial Intelligence

Fast, Fluent, Flawed: AI All at Sea

AI can produce fast, convincing outputs; yet hidden flaws, bias, and overconfidence risk misleading decisions. Careful oversight and informed use are essential to avoid costly errors. Responsible use requires training, awareness, and clear boundaries.
7 minutes
Air & Space Power

US aerospace firm launches new jet engine to power next-gen loyal wingman drones

The HON6000 engine enables scalable loyal wingman drones for air combat, allowing deployment of affordable uncrewed aircraft for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike; increasing force mass, survivability, and flexibility in contested theatres of operations.
4 minutes
Technology & Innovation

NATO Secretary General highlights crucial role of industry in our security

NATO emphasises that a strong defence industrial base is essential for security, ensuring armed forces have the equipment, production capacity and technological innovation required to maintain readiness, deterrence, and collective defence across the Alliance.
2 minutes
Richard Marles
Strategic Influence

2026 National Defence Strategy: Views from ASPI Analysts

Nine analysts provide different perspectives in this article, including the need for clearer prioritisation of capability development efforts. The strategy emphasises long-term resilience and preparedness planning, while sharpening the focus on deterrence and regional stability.
8 minutes
Wellbeing

Psychedelics may be no better than antidepressants for depression: studies

Three important studies have found no strong evidence that psychedelics or cannabis effectively treat depression or other mental health conditions, warning they may even worsen symptoms and should not be first‑line treatments without further research.
6 minutes
HMAS Gascoyne launch remotely operated vehicle, Double Eagle, to search for a simulated mine during an annual live Mine Disposal Charge firing,
Technology & Innovation

RN Steps Up Anti-Mine Capability

Traditional mine clearance methods remain slow and resource heavy. Uncrewed systems reduce risk to personnel, while new modular designs allow flexible deployment across different vessels. Collaboration with industry supports rapid capability development and testing.
6 minutes
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