Growing amounts of space debris is increasing the risk of collisions in Earth’s orbit. Scientists warn that cascading debris events could threaten satellites, space missions, and global communications infrastructure if mitigation is not prioritised.

This panel explores how hybrid warfare blurs traditional boundaries between peace and conflict through cyberattacks, disinformation, and proxy operations. It highlights the growing need for adaptive legal, diplomatic, and military frameworks to counter grey-zone threats.

The mite is wreaking agricultural havoc. A national biosecurity strategy, similar to the National Defence Strategy is imperative for whole-of-nation resilience, and to prevent wider risks. Regular war-games could prepare for biosecurity crises.

The article outlines how rapid AI-driven change requires adaptability, learning agility, and emotional resilience. Leaders must guide teams through uncertainty by fostering trust, upskilling, and creating supportive environments for experimentation.

Inconsistent cybersecurity rules across jurisdictions hinder national resilience and create operational confusion. The article highlights the need for harmonised standards to ensure effective cyber defence while avoiding regulatory burdens that compromise responsiveness.

Indonesia is buying Rafale and Korean jets; Malaysia is buying US and Korean aircraft; while The Philippines, more South Korean FA-50’s. The purchases should build resilience but raises questions about long-term sustainability and regional stability.

South Korea’s experience with hybrid threats—including disinformation, cyberattacks, and military provocations—demonstrates how adversaries often use coordinated tools to shape public perception and undermine resilience without triggering conventional war.

US, UK, and EU aid cuts and slowing infrastructure spending are limiting Southeast Asia’s development options—reducing resilience, widening inequality, and increasing the region’s reliance on external partners. Reduced options could increase Chinese influence.

Former Ukrainian POWs describe enduring psychological trauma, including PTSD, after prolonged captivity and abuse by Russian forces. The article raises concerns about reintegration, veteran care, and the long-term mental health cost of war.

Three Australian companies have each supplied 100 drones to the Army enabling research, development, continuous improvement and strengthened sovereign industry capacity; ensuring rapid access to affordable, scalable systems—supporting resilience, innovation and future readiness.