The F-111 Aardvark was retired at different times by the USAF and RAAF due to differing strategic needs. While the U.S. replaced it with newer bombers in the 1990s, Australia maintained it until 2010 for its extended-range operational requirements.

Ukrainian pilots have trained in France to operate six Mirage 2000-5 aircraft, which have been modified to counter Russian electronic warfare. France is strengthening Ukraine’s air defence capabilities. Additionally, Ukraine has received US F-16’s.

High Australian cocaine prices fuel cartel expansion. Authorities must adopt a strategic approach, collaborating with Brazil and global partners. Stronger police cooperation and enhanced financial surveillance are essential.

Discovered in 2024, the 60-metre-wide asteroid YR4 could impact anywhere from South America to Africa. Its unknown composition may affect severity. A similar asteroid strike in 1908 flattened 2,072 square kilometres.

The newest USAF jets with Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) are being delivered, but critical tests for their latest upgrades are delayed due to Software and integration issues. Testing delays could affect future Block 4 upgrades.

DeepSeek, which collects and stores user data in China, now outranks ChatGPT in App Store rankings. Australian ministers raise privacy concerns, while experts warn of profiling and surveillance risks, urging stronger AI regulations in Australia.

Indonesia’s first Airbus A400M is in final production in Seville for 2025 delivery. A second is in production. Both will complement the TNI-AU’s C-130 and newly acquired C-130J-30 fleet.

The 1951 Australia, New Zealand, and US (ANZUS) Treaty lacks binding defence commitments. The author argues it should resemble NATO—where an attack on one signatory obligates all to respond militarily.

The author argues emerging technologies, shifting alliances, and evolving military strategies will shape global security. Mobilisation planning is crucial for future conflicts and Western nations must rebuild industrial capacity. Lessons from Ukraine will influence Pacific strategies.

The conventionally sized submarine may feature a new nuclear battery and Air Independent Power, enabling operations near China. It could offer most—but not all—the advantages of a nuclear-powered attack submarine.