It seems F13 wasn’t used because of superstition. Instead, a YF-17 prototype (late 1960’s) lightweight fighter was designed to be cheaper than the F15 but lost out to the F16. So after a redesign, it became the F/A-18.

A US Marine was killed in Afghanistan due to failure to follow correct procedures. Troy Black blames himself and is now focused on improving training to prevent the same sort of thing from happening again.

China now spends more than the next 25 Asian nations combined on defence. Over the decade, its spending has grown 75% compared to 33% for the region. India is the second-largest military spender, then Japan, South Korea, Australia and Taiwan.

April 2023 - E-Newsletter

ADF DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP: The process of influencing others to gain their willing consent in the ethical pursuit of missions. ADDP 00.6 Leadership Ed2

Laissez-faire leadership is a hands-off approach where leaders provide minimal guidance and allow their team to make decisions and work independently. While it can lead to high autonomy, creativity, and satisfaction, it may also result in confusion, lack of direction, and unaccountability without proper monitoring and support.

Auftragstaktik and Mission Command are military doctrines that emphasize decentralized decision-making and empowering subordinate commanders to exercise their initiative within the framework of the commander's intent. While Auftragstaktik originated in the 19th century, Mission Command has evolved to incorporate modern communication and information technology, providing a more comprehensive framework for command and control in contemporary military operations.

Managers direct team members to complete tasks, while leaders encourage their staff and help them gain ownership and understanding. Leaders also create a culture of accountability and empower their staff. Understanding when and how to use each approach is important.

New imaging processes will enable scientists to understand better how brains change with age, diet, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

The article discusses the growing strategic importance of space, expanding the concept of strategic geography beyond terrestrial considerations, and highlights Australia's unique position to contribute and benefit from the evolving space domain.