Rapid advances in low-cost, uncrewed and multi-domain systems are transforming how air capabilities are used—demanding faster adaptation, smarter planning and more scalability. Heterogeneous forces allow broader, decentralised operations while mixed threat defence complexity grows.

Delays in delivery of US Navy’s next generation submarine are expected. These delays are not only a capability concern for US, but also for Australia, anxiously dependent on US ship building capacity to deliver its new submarine.

The plan includes Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar, joint counter-drone program, joint support ships, long-range precision strike capability, increased domestic ammunition production, additional logistics utility vehicles, light utility vehicles, armoured vehicles, improved pay, recruitment and retention.

The US experiment saw an increase in the quantity of decisions, without a decrease in quality. The AI doubled the number of operational dilemmas humans were able to address and generated three times the solutions.

US Armed Services Committee is concerned that its acquisition system incentivises compliance over capability, process over speed and certitude over innovation. Future conflict needs to be won with acquisition at speed and scale without compromising transparency and accountability.

This comprehensive article looks at all the options in detail. Alliances need clear interests in common, some shared values or political will to provide a foundation for trust and, mutual capability. Coalitions could discourage coercive behaviour.

Edgewing, a new joint venture involving BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy) and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., will be responsible for the design and development of the next generation combat aircraft.

Service personnel can get frustrated because they cannot fix equipment due the warranty under which it is used or contractual arrangements. A ‘Right to Repair’ US Bill, will sharpen military skills, save money and improve capability.

The nature of military power has changed - warfare now is a battle of algorithms and adaptability. Cheap and scalable solutions generally work. Ukraine’s sea drones control a significant proportion of the Black Sea demonstrating effectiveness.

This article asserts the Israel-Gaza war has influenced Egypt’s domestic politics, causing deepening ideological fractures among Egypt’s intellectuals and secular opposition, and restoring the battered image of Egypt’s military as the nation’s ultimate protector.