The Australian Signals Directorate warns AI is accelerating cyber threats, increasing attacks on networks and infrastructure. Organisations should modernise systems, use AI-driven defences, prioritise security over availability, and expect more outages during protection efforts.

This roundup examines Chinese components undermining Taiwan’s drone industry, prompting investment in domestic production. It also covers Australia’s growing security partnership with Timor-Leste and tensions over Chinese policing arrangements in Vanuatu, complicating Australia’s regional relationships.

The vessel can serve as a floating air base for helicopters and drones, delivering logistics, evacuations and medical support when land access fails. Domestic support should strengthen humanitarian readiness and technological self-reliance.

The Strategy adopts a more proactive, security-focused approach, prioritising resilience, economic prosperity, and cooperation. It responds to rising geopolitical competition while positioning the EU as a stronger Arctic actor within its traditional areas of expertise.

The Sunday scaries are anticipatory stress about the week ahead. Simple strategies can reduce anxiety and ease the transition into Monday, while ongoing Sunday dread may signal deeper issues with workload, values, or job fit.

The author argues maritime influence derives from relationships, training and regional engagement, not fleet size alone. Revitalising Indo-Pacific Endeavour and dedicated training ships could strengthen partnerships, deterrence and Australia’s maritime identity.

The drones can operate continuously for six months highlighting how affordable, persistent technology can strengthen regional security. Powered by solar, wind and wave energy, Fijian personnel will control surveillance operations from Suva using AI identification.

Australian aircrew also served with Britain's Royal Air Force in WW2. A dangerous reconnaissance mission over the Aegean Sea highlighted the importance of experience, sound judgement and adaptability — preparation, teamwork and quick decisions can determine survival.

The author asserts the US Air Force must balance F-47 fighter procurement to counter China’s expanding stealth fleet. He recommends a gradual acquisition, preserving funding for other critical programs, including bombers, drones, and support aircraft.

The EU expects significant investment in Australian critical minerals when a free trade agreement is ratified removing tariffs. Driven by efforts to reduce reliance on China, the EU plans major funding for minerals, processing, and defence.