Iceland runs on nearly 100 per cent renewable energy—which helps keep computer hardware cool; it also has a lot of experience in hosting data centres.

As Defence struggles to overcome these ‘significant challenges’, ADF leaders have promised improved benefits for ADF members to improve recruitment and retention.

Australia's core national interests are security and economic prosperity. In this uncertain strategic environment, northern Australia's social, economic and infrastructure needs and its prosperity are crucial to national resilience, security and defence.

The second head of US Space Command commands 16,000 personnel and a $24 billion budget; and aims to continue building a resilient, ready and combat-capable force.

In a break from tradition, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) members are now allowed to grow and wear beards.

Building on the 2007 Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation—future cooperation could involve the development of military hardware using recent developments in AI and quantum computing.

Augmented reality glasses have the potential to manipulate human behaviour by tracking eye movements—this raises some serious ethical questions.

Satellite connectivity is coming to everyday smartphones using a new generation of satellites, but connections will be limited at first.

B52 H models (the last new airframes) are being upgraded with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofans, digital engine control systems, increased range, enhanced field performance, improved fuel economy and reduced maintenance/ logistics costs—as a result, they should remain in service until at least 2050.

Being away from something in time or space helps us see things more clearly— David Rock calls this ‘the clarity of distance’.