RAAF Tindal and Darwin are receiving major investments. Upgrades remain slow however- Learmonth due 2027 and Curtin 2028. Resilience comes from hardening, dispersal, redundancy, speed of repair and active defensive missile capabilities.

EU leaders in Copenhagen pledged stronger responses to Russia’s hybrid attacks. Denmark and allies will reinforce air defences, support a “drone wall,” and invest long-term in defence industries to counter Russian pressure.

Lanthanum, a rare earth element critical to refining JP-8 jet fuel, underpins US and NATO military operations. China controls most global supply, posing a strategic vulnerability that could constrain fuel production in a crisis.

A near-fatal cockpit failure tested the limits of human resilience; but quick action, teamwork, and remarkable composure turned disaster into survival, highlighting the lasting importance of discipline, skill, and maintenance in high-risk environments.

Cybersecurity cannot rely solely on market forces—lasting resilience requires government regulation, cultural change, and targeted incentives to ensure accountability, protect supply chains, and build digital trust. Strong regulation and enforcement remain essential.

New Zealand faces a pivotal maritime choice—adopting the Mogami-class frigate alongside Australia could deliver interoperability, affordability, and enduring presence while reinforcing regional partnerships and resilience. The Ukraine war shows how quickly seas become contested.

Indonesia is the only SE Asian country operating dedicated, dual-use capability hospital ships—India and the UK don’t. The ships epitomise soft power, resilience, and the ability to respond to crises at home and abroad.

Defence is not structured for recovery duties. Climate change poses rising risks and Australia must reduce reliance on current responders, while building dedicated disaster recovery capacity to maintain resilience under increasingly severe and concurrent crises.

The treaty aims for a long-term investment in PNG’s stability, which supports Australia’s own security. Strengthening the PNGDF helps PNG’s resilience and internal security pressures. The alternative could be far costlier for PNG and Australia.

From cassettes and iPods to streaming playlists and TikTok remixes, music has remained a vital lifeline for deployed troops—boosting morale, anchoring memories, and helping service members endure the stresses of combat.