Australia will acquire additional stocks of the AARGM-ER missiles. The supersonic air-launched missiles will be deployed from Royal Australian Air Force jets, including F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers, and, in the future, the F-35A.

The soldiers are poorly equipped and treated as expendable, with low wages and severe human rights abuses. The alliance provides revenue for North Korea and manpower for Russia, highlighting the transactional nature of their relationship.

Relying on overseas facilities for maintenance, repair and overhaul reduces capability, increases costs and isn’t in the national interest. Darwin’s location and existing infrastructure benefits Indo-Pacific operations and supports law enforcement and border protection missions.

The US findings suggest the trend is driven by social influences and the perception of nicotine pouches as a safer alternative. However, the pouches may still pose health risks and contribute to nicotine addiction.

China's "artificial sun," the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), broke its own record by sustaining plasma for 1,066 seconds. This achievement advances nuclear fusion research, a step toward limitless, clean energy.

The claim that allies don't contribute enough to global security, as measured by the 2% GDP defence spending target, is misleading. A more nuanced approach is needed, taking into account factors beyond just defence spending.

A global tech war is also about shared facts. Meta's policy changes signal escalating tension between global governments and tech companies—impacting democracy, disinformation, and online safety while raising concerns about sovereignty and political influence.

The US Navy is investigating a Red Sea friendly fire incident. The lessons could enhance fleet preparedness to respond swiftly to complex threats using integrated training and rapid data analysis for tactical updates.

Indonesia, the first Southeast Asian nation in BRICS, faces potential strains with ASEAN, the US, and EU, while internal divisions within BRICS may challenge its cohesion and effectiveness.

The outgoing US Air Force Secretary suggested an alternative to the Next Generation Air Dominance program—a more advanced F-35 version which could balance cost and capabilities.