Australia’s only producer of certain steel products is at risk. Government funding aims to keep Whyalla operating. Diesel, steel and cement are arguably the most basic industrial inputs to national security—retaining domestic capacity is important.

This article’s author advises against monitoring anxiety and using relaxation techniques to relieve anxiety, as that can reinforce the stress response. Instead, focus on external activities and trust the body's natural ability to self-regulate.

President Trump's negotiations with Russia seek economic benefits and aim to weaken Sino-Russian relations, but the approach risks undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and devaluing its European ambitions. China, meanwhile, remains cautious of any rapprochement.

The computer is part of the final phase of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computer and enables fault-tolerant quantum computing, potentially increasing artificial intelligence processing power and cybersecurity.

A Royal New Zealand Air Force Seasprite helicopter fired the missile which replaces Mavericks in the helicopter-borne anti-ship role- enhancing maritime strike capability and supporting international security operations in the Middle East.

US Air Force has spliced together the fuselage of two damaged F-35 aircraft to form one operational aircraft. Aside from the significant cost-benefit, this repair developed tooling, equipment, techniques, and knowledge for future use.

Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD). Both engines use adaptive technologies enabling adjustments to the ideal thrust configuration for the situation, providing greater range and thermal management capability- considered for the F-35 but current engines upgraded due to costs and version differences.

US Air Force must achieve an 8% budget cut while maintaining lethality and deterrence. This may involve retiring older platforms and cancelling noncrucial programs. Other air forces will watch how it achieves this balance.

A new drone delivery project aims to revolutionise military healthcare logistics. The project will adapt heavy-fuel cargo drones for long-range cold-chain operations, with the potential to solve logistics challenges for the Australian Defence Force.

The author argues global stability depends on learning the right lessons—economic ties don’t prevent conflict, authoritarian states mobilise faster, and deterrence only works when backed by clear and credible consequences. Mass-produced weapons outperform expensive precision systems.