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Technology & Innovation

What next for AUKUS Pillar II

The First Signature Project focuses on undersea vehicle payloads. While important, its long-term value depends on turning cooperation into practical outcomes, maintaining focus on priority projects, and delivering new technologies within agreed timelines.
7 minutes
Air & Space Power

Back to basics – the fundamentals of flying

Rising uncertainty and rapid innovation risk undervaluing fundamentals. Effective defence relies on strong training, safety, people, and resilient systems—ensuring high-tech capabilities deliver reliably and sustain readiness, performance, and future combat power.
4 minutes
Students at the 2025 Army Careers Day in Puckapunyal.
Wellbeing

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

The study found heavy social media use increased adolescents’ mental health risks, especially in ages 12–13. While age restrictions help, risks persist across teens, requiring broader measures like education, parental support, and platform accountability.
5 minutes
Australian War Memorial Lancaster
Military History

World War II Lancaster Bomber Pilot Howard Hendrick Dies Aged 102

Among the last survivors, he flew missions with 460 Squadron and showed how a life of service, generosity, and community contribution can leave a lasting legacy. Personal values and commitment continue to influence future generations.
4 minutes
Air & Space Power

Thales’ new radio frequency weapon destroys 80 drones with zero ammo use in trials

Thales has successfully tested its Rapid Destroyer radio frequency weapon, disabling 80 drones through electronic disruption, demonstrating a scalable and cost-effective counter-drone capability designed to defeat individual drones and swarms rapidly.
2 minutes
Technology & Innovation

NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to strengthen awareness in the Arctic and the High North

NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic—an initiative to strengthen the Alliance's awareness and presence in the region—to integrate networked uncrewed systems and data-sharing capabilities, enhancing operational effectiveness across the Arctic and High North.
2 minutes
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Wind tunnel
Technology & Innovation

What next for AUKUS Pillar II

The First Signature Project focuses on undersea vehicle payloads. While important, its long-term value depends on turning cooperation into practical outcomes, maintaining focus on priority projects, and delivering new technologies within agreed timelines.
7 minutes
Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
Strategic Influence

China's Ability to Hit Australia with Missiles 'Real and Growing', Lowy Institute Says

Long-range bomber development extend strike capabilities further, risking Australia's infrastructure, trade and communication. Pacific basing arrangements would increase operational reach significantly, while undersea communications cables remain vulnerable to interference. Naval modernisation supports greater power projection.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

Back to basics – the fundamentals of flying

Rising uncertainty and rapid innovation risk undervaluing fundamentals. Effective defence relies on strong training, safety, people, and resilient systems—ensuring high-tech capabilities deliver reliably and sustain readiness, performance, and future combat power.
4 minutes
Australian War Memorial Lancaster
Military History

World War II Lancaster Bomber Pilot Howard Hendrick Dies Aged 102

Among the last survivors, he flew missions with 460 Squadron and showed how a life of service, generosity, and community contribution can leave a lasting legacy. Personal values and commitment continue to influence future generations.
4 minutes
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