Strategic Influence

Iran’s threat to airline travel: The Gulf’s skies are now a chokepoint too

The attacks on the airport terminals show how targeting transport hubs can disrupt global travel and commerce. Interconnected infrastructure can become a strategic pressure point. Aviation chokepoints may prove more disruptive than maritime routes.

Military Management

US using low-cost drones on Iran

The drones are Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) reverse-engineered Iranian Shahed drone designs. Affordable autonomous systems (US $35,000 each) show how simple, scalable technology can shift strategic thinking about cost, speed and innovation.

Strategic Influence

Solomon Islands faces a graduation it may not be ready for

The UN planned step-away from special international support may signal progress; but deep economic and climate vulnerabilities risk leaving the country more exposed unless transition settings and partner support are carefully managed.

Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon adding ChatGPT to its enterprise generative AI platform

Pentagon will integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its GenAI.mil enterprise platform, expanding access to generative AI tools for up to three million Department personnel to support mission execution, readiness, and daily operations across the joint force.

Strategic Influence

Australia launches first GMLRS production outside the US

A Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) production facility has opened in South Australia, boosting sovereign weapons manufacturing; reducing reliance on US supply; and supporting future local production of advanced missiles.

Air & Space Power

MQ-28A Ghost Bat Block 3 aircraft to feature larger wingspans, comms, internal weapons bay

Block 3 MQ‑28A Ghost Bat upgrades include adding a bomb or missile-carrying internal weapons bay and improved communications. The upgrades will better support Australia’s intention to advance the aircraft into an operational collaborative combat platform.

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Leadership advancement requires shifting self‑identity, not just adding effort. When roles evolve but self‑concept lags, leaders stay stuck as doers. Small, consistent behaviours and supportive environments help align identity with next‑level leadership.

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Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon adding ChatGPT to its enterprise generative AI platform

Pentagon will integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its GenAI.mil enterprise platform, expanding access to generative AI tools for up to three million Department personnel to support mission execution, readiness, and daily operations across the joint force.

Military Management

US using low-cost drones on Iran

The drones are Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) reverse-engineered Iranian Shahed drone designs. Affordable autonomous systems (US $35,000 each) show how simple, scalable technology can shift strategic thinking about cost, speed and innovation.

Strategic Influence

Solomon Islands faces a graduation it may not be ready for

The UN planned step-away from special international support may signal progress; but deep economic and climate vulnerabilities risk leaving the country more exposed unless transition settings and partner support are carefully managed.

Strategic Influence

Iran’s threat to airline travel: The Gulf’s skies are now a chokepoint too

The attacks on the airport terminals show how targeting transport hubs can disrupt global travel and commerce. Interconnected infrastructure can become a strategic pressure point. Aviation chokepoints may prove more disruptive than maritime routes.

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