ASIO is part of Australia's National security—a whole-of-society effort is needed to counter espionage, foreign interference, and politically motivated violence. AUKUS makes Defence an increasing intelligence target. Social cohesion is crucial for security.

The two companies have entered a long-term agreement to develop and produce next-generation mission trainers for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The trainers will employ high-fidelity graphics and physics-based simulation.

Handwriting notes engages the brain more actively than typing—enhancing learning and memory retention. Typing often leads to verbatim note-taking whilst handwriting fosters better conceptual comprehension, active listening, and aids in organising thoughts effectively.

Yonaguni Island is experiencing militarisation due to its proximity to Taiwan. The build-up includes radar sites, missile units, the Japanese Self-Defence Force's Camp Yonaguni, and expansion of the port and airport.

Aggressive neo-mercantilism is an embrace of protectionism justified by national security. Trade protection replaces traditional objectives of economic openness and harmony among nations, affecting strategic balances. Some defence force budgets may inevitably incur inflationary pressures.

The oceans could be water-rich but highly pressurised and 5,000 miles deep—715 times deeper than Earth's. Their composition could explain their odd magnetic fields and behaviour like supercritical fluids. Only Voyager 2 has visited.

UK reports criminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create highly-convincing scams. Scams now have realistic written text, images and videos, making them much harder to spot. Here are recommended techniques to help avoid them.

This article discusses the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, including North Korean troop deployment in Ukraine. To counter North Korea’s actions, the United States should reaffirm its commitment to South Korea's defence.

The planned “Iron Dome for America” could be a more advanced version of Israel’s Iron Dome built on existing space-based technology to counter missile threats. Space-based interceptors may be considered as part of realistic technological expectations.

Israel’s missile defence network has proven effective against diverse aerial threats. The US should enhance existing systems and cooperation with Israel to develop next-generation defences, adapting to increasingly complex and evolving threats.