The RAAF is prioritising preparedness to enhance air power capability, focusing on capacity, readiness, and integration across control of the air, strike, ISR, and mobility in a challenging strategic environment.

About 20 Australians of Indian heritage served in WWI, despite early enlistment restrictions. Their influence, including the puggaree on the slouch hat, reflects Indian cultural traditions. These stories demonstrate that Anzac identity is diverse.

The money will help buy and repurpose properties across the nation to house homeless Australian veterans. Hancock Iron Ore also operates a dedicated Veterans Employment Program to provide career opportunities for former ADF members.

The UK has awarded a £989 million contract (>AUD$1.8 million) to Leonardo for 23 medium-lift helicopters, integrating training, support, and modular design, enhancing operational flexibility, sustainment capability, and domestic industrial contribution despite limited procurement competition..

Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into warfare. However, escalating proliferation risks and weak governance signal a growing loss of control, leaving coordinated AI industry action as the only near-term path to prevent catastrophic global consequences.

The UK will deliver at least 120,000 battle‑proven drones to Ukraine in its largest package yet, supporting frontline defence, deterring Russian attacks, boosting UK industry and jobs, alongside wider military aid and allied coordination.

The program is a major milestone in the development of a new missile warning and tracking satellite system, and will provide the next generation of space-based missile detection capable of identifying and tracking advanced threats.

The receivers were delivered to U.S. and allied forces under the Modernised GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 1 programme, to enhance secure positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities across air, land and maritime platforms.

Japan’s defence industry is expanding to meet rising demand but faces structural challenges in funding, regulation, production scalability, and system integration, limiting its ability to sustain and surge capability in a conflict.

To be held in February, Australia’s largest international air show will feature a public airshow, industry exhibitions and major aerial displays. Avalon is presented by AMDA Foundation, in collaboration with the Royal Australian Air Force.