A recent collision between a Chinese PLAN warship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel in the South China Sea highlights poor coordination and aggressive seamanship. China’s actions risk regional stability by escalating tensions.

Finland has lodged criminal charges against the crew of a suspected Russian shadow-fleet vessel accused of sabotaging undersea telecom cables. The crew is accused of communication disruptions and interference with critical national infrastructure.

Job data from the US shows that more professional women are quitting work. After reaching a certain level of success in their careers, women are making an affirmative choice for themselves and prioritising family.

This article argues that memories, and the meaning we assign to them, are not fixed. Through memory reconsolidation, we can reframe past experiences, transform trauma into resilience, and reshape our personal narratives.

Several companies allegedly tied to the People’s Liberation Army are involved. The State-linked cyber operations highlight risks to critical infrastructure and the scale of foreign access to global communications networks. Telecommunications and transport heavily targeted.

A passenger receiving a reward flight for good work was accidentally ejected from a US F-15 while taxiing, prompting an investigation into safety procedures, and the risks of public engagement flights involving advanced combat aircraft.

The author argues that an effective Pillar II requires ongoing relaxation of export controls, a clearly defined set of objectives, greater facilitation of travel and information sharing, and targeted seed funding for research and development.

Dutch researchers exposed major vulnerabilities in police, intelligence, and military radios where secure end-to-end encryption was weakened by reduced key lengths. The flaw allows eavesdropping, spoofed messages, and misinformation risks across sensitive global Defence communications.

Little 'just in case' anxiety moments can accumulate into harmful cycles when safety behaviours, like repeated checking, provide temporary relief but reinforce worry. Recognising and resisting these urges prevents compulsion and supports emotional regulation.

Australia’s security demands urgent procurement reform—outdated processes waste time and money, delay critical capability, and risk leaving the nation vulnerable. Rapid technological change requires timely, effective, and efficient responses—not just spending.