The Raptor was the first fifth-generation fighter and remains unmatched in air superiority. Development prioritised capability over cost due to the Cold War. The Soviet Union’s fall led to budget reassessments and fewer than 200 were produced.

Lebanon's parliament has elected General Joseph Aoun, Armed Forces commander, as president. He takes office amidst economic turmoil, a fragile ceasefire with Israel, and the challenge of dealing with Hezbollah’s weapons.

This article argues global warming intensifies wildfires through rapid swings between extremely wet (producing excess fuel) and dry weather — "hydroclimate whiplash" — which could be a factor in wildfires. Fire seasons are now two weeks longer globally.

This article argues the ADF needs a balance between complex, highly capable systems and high-volume, low-cost technologies providing quick and simple solutions for a range of security challenges. Civil–military cooperation vital to counter drones.

Thirty out of 51 minerals designated as critical by the USA are found in substantial quantities in Australia. Australian government loans to process these locally could benefit the US alliance, economy, technology, and defence.

Constructed without nails, screws, or glue, the satellite uses ancient Japanese techniques. In space on-board sensors will monitor how the wood weathers in extremely cold temperatures, and how well the material shields electronic components from radiation.

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was a major strategic misjudgment, provoking US rage instead of submission. The USA sought revenge by applying overwhelming force, culminating in the dropping of the atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The revolutionary satellite tracks ocean currents, coastal nutrient transport and tectonic plate movement direction changes enhancing biodiversity data. Global freshwater availability and currents are mapped and underwater hills, volcanoes, and tectonic features detected.

Hackers have used AI for disinformation and influence campaigns, impacting the 2024 US presidential election, Taiwanese and Romanian elections, and the Paris Olympics; while North Korea uses cyber espionage for financial gain.

The US Space Force operates Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to enhance missile defence, satellite communication, and Arctic security. Its strategic location supports NATO allies, satellite tracking, and global Arctic operations.