This US article outlines the public events that offer a chance to honour those lost in the 1941 WW2 Japanese attack and reflect on its lasting impact — strengthening community remembrance and preserving lived stories for future generations.

The USS Neosho survived Pearl Harbor but was lost in the Coral Sea. A determined sailor protected others during deadly attacks — showing how steady action under pressure can preserve hope, even when the situation appears hopeless.

Emotional self-talk—whether kind or critical—affects the body. Even silent words raise heart rate slightly. Our inner voice carries physical weight, linking emotion and physiology in ways most people don’t notice.

Two astronaut crews were stranded in orbit within a year—a stark reminder that space rescue systems are still missing. Experts warn humanity must plan now or risk tragedy next time.

DARPA’s X-65 experimental aircraft, which uses active flow control instead of flaps, is facing delays. First flight now expected in late 2027 after cost overruns, technical challenges, and program restructuring.

Japan is reviewing its long-standing ban on hosting nuclear weapons amid rising regional tensions—potentially altering deterrence strategies and signalling a shift in defence posture in response to China, Russia, and North Korea’s nuclear expansion.

New hyperspectral sensing technology should boost wide-area surveillance. It detects and classifies targets in complex environments. Integration with tactical uncrewed aerial systems improves situational awareness and supports reconnaissance and manoeuvre operations.

Europe plans a “drone wall” to defend against Russian attacks, but political division and limited capability threaten progress. Disputes between NATO, the EU, and national governments reveal deep challenges in building joint air defence.

Lt. John Kelvin Koelsch, first helicopter pilot awarded the Medal of Honor, showed heroism in the Korean War by rescuing a downed Marine under enemy fire before capture and death as a prisoner of war.

The US peace plan for Ukraine, seen as requiring major concessions, faces strong scepticism. Analysts argue Putin’s imperial ambitions make Western cost-benefit strategies and economic incentives ineffective for ending Russia’s invasion.