The fully autonomous S-70UAS “U-Hawk,” has around 25% more cargo space and advanced MATRIX autonomy, marking a major step in uncrewed rotary capability for logistics, ISR, and multi-mission utility. Able to launch swarms of drones.

The Australian Signals Directorate’s 2024–25 Cyber Threat Report exposes escalating cybercrime and state-backed intrusions, underscoring the urgent need for stronger national defences, coordinated public–private action, and improved cyber hygiene to protect Australia’s digital resilience.

Naval forces face strategic and economic challenges as high-cost warships counter low-cost, mass-produced threats. The Red Sea experience highlights the need for distributed fleets, layered defences, cost-effective magazines, and emerging technologies.

The U.S. Army’s new Janus Program aims to deploy small, long-lasting nuclear micro-reactors on bases worldwide, enhancing energy resilience, reducing diesel dependence, and ensuring reliable power for future Indo-Pacific and remote operations.

Across decades of conflict, women have turned principle into practice—proving that inclusive, community-led leadership strengthens peacebuilding, governance, and long-term stability. Bougainville women mediated peace through cultural authority and Timor-Leste achieved strong women’s parliamentary representation.

The accelerated shift to post-quantum encryption highlights growing urgency for governments and industry to prepare early. Planning and independent verification will be vital as future cryptographic threats evolve. Microsoft targets full post-quantum migration by 2033.

The Treaty commits both nations to mutual consultation when either country is threatened and builds on last year’s defence cooperation agreement. Leaders emphasised trust, friendship, and regional stability. To be signed formally in Jakarta in January.

The Long Range Manoeuvring Projectile (LRMP) extends 155mm artillery range to 120 km, delivering GPS-denied precision and controlled flight against static or moving targets; offering affordable, adaptable, long-range firepower for multi-domain operations.

Self-improvement can occur through subtle, internal changes rather than dramatic actions. Practices like self-kindness, reflection, and questioning habitual beliefs foster personal growth, resilience, and well-being over time, even when energy or resources are limited.

Burnout worsens when energy austerity leads individuals to cut joy and energy-giving activities. Recovery requires actively reinvesting in nourishing activities, pursuing meaningful engagement, and incorporating multiple types of rest to restore energy, resilience, and well-being.