The author argues that reducing American troops or rotations in Europe could weaken Washington’s ability to respond beyond the continent. European bases enable power projection, so changes may signal wider shifts in American commitments.

New flight-control software could allow helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to operate with pilots, without pilots or under either arrangement. The partnership combines this software with Australian-developed vehicle management technology for future aviation projects.

Research has found that tailoring factual messages to match audience concerns and communication styles significantly increased engagement with reliable information. This suggests targeted language can help counter misinformation without changing the evidence itself.

Between 1965 and 1972, Australia conscripted 63,000 men through a birthday-ballot National Service Scheme. About 18,000 served in Vietnam, where over 200 died. Growing anti-war opposition contributed to conscription ending in 1972.

The article asserts wisdom is perspective, not knowledge: understanding causes, connections, consequences, limits, and our own ignorance. Modern society values expertise and information but neglects wisdom, which requires broad vision, self-awareness, and the courage to confront difficult truths.

Artificial intelligence can discover vulnerabilities and produce working exploits faster than human teams can assess and patch them. Testing triggered by threats or system changes can reveal exposure and confirm whether defences still work.

A new vessel could carry, maintain and deploy several extra-large uncrewed submarines far from Chinese waters. Its missions remain constrained by underwater communications, capture risks and the mothership’s visibility to satellites and tracking submarines.

The War accelerated major advances in aviation, communications, medicine, transport and weaponry. Aircraft, tanks, submarines, gas warfare and anti-aircraft systems transformed combat, while medical and communication innovations improved survival and military effectiveness.

Rising global instability, ongoing wars, economic pressures and unregulated AI are exposing cracks in the international order. Despite trying, world leaders have made limited progress on resolving conflicts or building safeguards against growing global risks.

Nova Systems’ Space Precinct in South Australia has grown into a nationally significant space hub, operating six ground stations that have supported 55 missions. The facility provides critical satellite infrastructure and supports Australian innovation.