Built for Cold War penetration, mission readiness is now consistently under 50% and they are no longer equipped for nuclear delivery. Modern environments demand stealth, resilience, and survivability over speed and payload alone.

Jindalee Over-the-horizon Radar Network (JORN) currently faces west and north only, leaving eastern maritime routes under-monitored. Ground-based radar could ensure constant monitoring of the South Pacific, now a contested region, and protect subsea cables.

Heliostats, which normally reflect sunlight to generate electricity, are being repurposed to detect faint light reflected off near-Earth objects, helping spot potential threats before they strike; turning solar-powered mirrors into night-time surveillance tools.

Poor communication, cyber-attacks, misread intentions, and national pride can push even reluctant nations toward conflict—underscoring the urgency of clear signals, credible coordination, and emotional awareness in crisis planning. Simulations must stress-test emotional triggers.

Ministers need practical guidance, not frameworks. Long-term success hinges on practical analysis of key challenges—strategy must shift from broad documents to focused assessments that identify real-world competitive advantages. Non-defence departments should assess long-term risks.

What often holds leaders back is not a lack of skill or opportunity, but the subconscious beliefs that shape their decisions and behaviours. Studies suggest that self-limiting beliefs reduce executive function and problem-solving abilities.

Sometimes what looks like forgiveness is actually resentment in disguise. This article explores five subtle behaviours that can undermine true reconciliation—impacting teams, morale, and personal integrity if left unaddressed

Therapy cats assist emotional regulation by providing calm, comforting presence. Their unique behaviour and soothing can reduce stress, increase oxytocin and support mental wellbeing.

This article reviews Australia’s progress on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, noting implementation gaps despite broad policy support. It calls for improved accountability, training, and leadership integration of gender-based considerations in operations.

Taiwan faces very different conditions. Its strategy is unlikely to mimic Ukraine’s drone tactics—China’s readiness and coastal focus mean any robotic countermeasures would need to be maritime, fast, and deeply integrated into early-response planning.