Early research carried out by a group of Sydney-based scientists found that people who had both doses of a vaccination in the same arm produced neutralising antibodies significantly faster, hastening the body’s immune response.

During WW2, wireless operator Gwenda Moulton helped locate enemy submarines using intercepted Morse code—part of a secretive effort that quietly shaped Australia’s wartime response and broke long-held assumptions about gender roles. Later shifted to tracking Russian signals.

The balance of mandatory and career training is contentious. US Army is concerned about the number of training courses soldiers have to undertake. This reinforces why online training should be continuously reviewed for efficacy (read full article through link).

America’s Air Force has been worn dangerously thin by more than 30 years of non-stop combat operations and perennial underfunding for modernization. At present, the USAF is now the oldest and smallest in its history.

The US is funding the 70 million gallon facility as part of growing military ties under a 2023 defence agreement that reflects the need for dispersed and resilient infrastructure. Manus Island naval facilities also under construction.

A global survey highlights that 58% of employees intentionally use AI. However, most use it inappropriately by uploading sensitive information, not verifying results or non-transparent usage. Education on AI literacy and organisation governance is required.

The words and images of war correspondents had an influential role in World War I—as they do today. Working in war zones, close to the action, they reported what they saw and heard.

Trust between civil and military sectors improves national strategy. A clear model that supports national goals, public trust and collaboration across government institutions is needed and must align with political direction. Civil–military relations extend beyond government.

Tariffs are a contemporary topic, so it’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of them. They add costs on imported products, can increase government revenue, protect local industry and act as a political tool.

The new counter-drone system is designed to track, target and defeat drone swarms. It uses a type of radiofrequency-directed energy to neutralise multiple targets simultaneously with near-instant effect, causing them to crash or malfunction.