Russia has used a new hypersonic missile in Ukraine. The missile's capabilities are not fundamentally new, but rather a combination of existing technologies, with the strike intended as a symbolic message to the West.

India’s space programme, has achieved remarkable milestones on a shoestring budget due to frugal innovations, indigenous technology, and resourceful strategies. Future projects aim to expand capabilities and sustain cost-effectiveness.

An Australian study found cancer diagnoses during pregnancy rose sharply between 1994 and 2013. Researchers aren’t certain why cases are rising, but contributing factors may include delayed childbearing and use of prenatal genetic screening tests.

The flamethrower drone was developed to counter Ukrainian drones dropping incendiary mixtures, but experts believe it may be ineffective against moving targets, with limited flammable solution and difficulty steering the flame stream towards fast-moving drones.

Although China maintains it is neutral, the EU is investigating claims that Chinese drones are being used by Russia in Ukraine. Sanctions could be imposed on Chinese firms.

Private Richard Norden has been posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, Australia's highest military honour, for his extraordinary bravery during a 1968 Vietnam War battle. The recognition highlights his selfless actions to save comrades under enemy fire.

Yuval Noah Harari's Nexus explores how information technologies shaped societies, from the Stone Age to AI. The reviewer critiques Harari's narrative as entertaining yet speculative, with misleading historical interpretations and alarmist AI predictions.

This USAF framework includes three mission areas to generate combat power in contested environments, focusing on lethality, combat effectiveness and integration of capabilities—which enables agility and adaptation to shifts in the threat environment.

Saab’s Gripen E debuts at CRUZEX 2024, a major air training event in Brazil with over 2,000 personnel, 100 combat aircraft, and participants from 16 nations, showcasing advanced operational scenarios.

The mutual defence treaty promises military assistance in case of an armed attack on either country. The increased military cooperation between the two countries has potential implications for regional and global security.