The US Army will launch over 100 high-altitude balloons in the Indo-Pacific to test swarming, payload diversity, and autonomous control. The exercise aims to validate cost-effective ISR and communications against denied or degraded space assets.

Hackers targeted Collins Aerospace’s check-in and boarding systems, disrupting operations at Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels airports. Passengers faced long queues, cancellations, and delays before recovery. The incident underscores cyber vulnerabilities in critical aviation infrastructure.

The U.S. and EU must forge a strategic alliance to secure critical minerals like tungsten—vital for defence technologies. This collaboration would reduce dependence on China, bolster supply chains, and enhance military readiness.

Burnout, once thought to be only work-related, often stems from broader life stressors. Recent research shows personal pressures and environmental factors play a major role, reframing burnout as a multifaceted challenge requiring holistic coping strategies.

The restructure expands territorial commands, modernises equipment, and invests in cyber resilience—strengthening security while maintaining non-alignment. Closer ties with local communities, as well as Kaan and Rafale fighters, and Scorpene submarines, ordered.

Coordinated, multi-use infrastructure—planned with early Defence, government, commercial, and investor collaboration—is needed to boost resilience and capability, reduce duplication, and ensure assets remain adaptable for crises ranging from natural disasters to regional disruptions.

Saying no is one of the most challenging aspects of management. Arguably saying ‘no’ conflicts with feelings we instinctively try to avoid. To be comfortable, strategies based on setting boundaries and understanding needs are recommended.

Water scarcity driven by climate change will destabilise nations, strain cities, and intensify international disputes—making fresh water a central factor in future global security and economic resilience. Water shortages could halve global food production.

This article argues that memories, and the meaning we assign to them, are not fixed. Through memory reconsolidation, we can reframe past experiences, transform trauma into resilience, and reshape our personal narratives.

Australia’s security demands urgent procurement reform—outdated processes waste time and money, delay critical capability, and risk leaving the nation vulnerable. Rapid technological change requires timely, effective, and efficient responses—not just spending.