In the wake of FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange's bankruptcy, properly regulated financial markets such as stocks and shares look much more attractive—worth remembering the old saying ' Caveat emptor' let the buyer beware.

Tests of the XQ-58A Valkyrie Block 2 drone demonstrated that it could use encrypted connections; further, it was capable of autonomous operations when and if required.

In the 1990s—when the Cold War between the USSR (Russia) and the USA ended—NATO countries reduced their defence expenditure; however, since Putin invaded Ukraine, there has been a dramatic increase in US armament sales to NATO countries.

Key components for the F-35 central fuselage will be manufactured in Australia—the Australian government supports local production for strategic and financial reasons.

His troops and his enemies respected WW2 German General Rommel—his daring resulted in tactical success. Still, in the long run, he did not pay enough attention to logistics, and in the end, his forces were driven out of Africa.

Operated by the Australian army and can be quickly repositioned to avoid a counterstrike. The M777 is relatively cheap and made using titanium and aluminium—easily moved by truck, helicopter or aircraft.

In 1962 during the Cold War, the USSR (Russia) attempted to place nuclear missiles in Cuba—the USA saw this as a direct threat to the USA.

Recognising the importance of advanced semiconductors, the US is restricting the sale of semiconductors—and any item that contains these semiconductors—to China.

B52 H models (the last new airframes) are being upgraded with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofans, digital engine control systems, increased range, enhanced field performance, improved fuel economy and reduced maintenance/ logistics costs—as a result, they should remain in service until at least 2050.

Iceland runs on nearly 100 per cent renewable energy—which helps keep computer hardware cool; it also has a lot of experience in hosting data centres.