Air & Space Power

US Army showcases counter-drone system that intercepts hostile UAVs with limited operator input

The U.S. Army is training with the Bumblebee V1 counter-drone system to improve detection, interception, reconnaissance, and battlefield awareness capabilities, enhancing force protection and accelerating tactical decision-making in increasingly drone-contested operational environments.
4 minutes
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.
3 minutes
Cyber

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.
2 minutes
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.
8 minutes
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.
5 minutes
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.
2 minutes
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Mogami Class Kakadu
Military Management

NZ at crossroads on frigate replacement

The choice is between Japanese Mogami class vessels (Australia’s choice) and the British Type 31. Mogami provides stronger combat systems and interoperability, the latter greater flexibility and lower operating costs. Shared platforms could simplify maintenance/training.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

US Army showcases counter-drone system that intercepts hostile UAVs with limited operator input

The U.S. Army is training with the Bumblebee V1 counter-drone system to improve detection, interception, reconnaissance, and battlefield awareness capabilities, enhancing force protection and accelerating tactical decision-making in increasingly drone-contested operational environments.
4 minutes
Cyber

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.
2 minutes
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.
3 minutes
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