Russia’s air force has hundreds of fourth-generation—partially stealthy— fighter jets but has never achieved air superiority over Ukraine.

Lloyd Austin, the US defense secretary, wants to see more US troops training in Australia, which would signal the US commitment to Indo-Pacific security.

The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of it is classified.

Australia Defence Minister Marles has said that he wants Japan to join AUKUS, which could lead to better defence industry integration between Japan, the UK, USA and Australia.

The Scrap Iron Flotilla (named by Nazi leader Joseph Goebbels) refers to WW1-era Australian destroyers that, despite their age, played a crucial role in resupplying Australian troops besieged in Tobruk in WW2.

The onset of winter has forced Russia to stop using its Iranian-made kamikaze drones bas; because these are made of materials that are not frost resistant.

Geostrategy explains why Russia wants to control the relatively flat plains of Ukraine—in recent history, France and Germany have tried to conquer Russia by advancing through Ukraine.

Rolls-Royce considers this an important step in the de-carbonization of the airline industry, with flight testing of the technology planned for the near future.

President Biden has agreed to provide continued help to Ukraine, including generators, ammunition, humvees, ambulances, medical and field equipment, and new air defence capabilities.

B-21 names the Raider after the Doolittle Raiders, the implication being that distance is no protection against the B-21.