The important US-UK base Deigo Garcia is part of the Chagos Archipelago. Mauritius claims sovereignty. India’s backing of Mauritius could improve maritime cooperation, intelligence sharing, and access to logistics hubs but alienate the US and UK.

The drones are being used for US soldiers to train against, anticipating a decision to proceed with the mass production of inexpensive drones. The plan is gleaned from lessons learned from recent wars, like Ukraine.

While AI may not be sentient, it sometimes cheats when it finds the opportunity. And, using another AI to monitor the suspicious one, until it came to an honest solution, only went so far.

The US Army and Marine Corps have published their first official Arctic Warfare manual in over 50 years, due to concerns that the perishable skills needed to succeed in that environment have expired.

Both Moscow and Pyongyang see the Western-led international order as inherently exploitative and oppressive. But North Korea has never fully trusted China; and the emerging international order doesn’t suit the interests of Moscow or Pyongyang.

National infrastructure faces long-term cyber risks. Volunteers could strengthen community resilience and close capability gaps—especially in emergencies—drawing on skilled individuals already embedded across public and private sectors. Legal protections should be considered.

In the health and fitness industry, the thing too often not spoken about is that many men struggle with body image. Overtraining, binge eating, or numbing with exercise are coping strategies rooted in emotional survival.

The contract—delivering significant advances in the global space sector—lays a foundation for a sovereign microsatellite platform of high-speed, secure, and resilient battlefield communications, tailored to the Australian Defence Force’s evolving operational needs.

A major trade conflict between the US and China would disrupt supply chains, drive up costs, and slow economic growth—likely sending shockwaves across global markets. Smartphones top US imports from China.

The author argues years of expert advice found no real threat—recent political moves to cancel the Darwin Port lease raise questions about timing, consistency, and the role of national security in public policy.