The Brisbane visit highlights the city’s importance in hosting US submarines during WWII; as well as long-standing maritime cooperation and evolving support capabilities. The Ohio was accompanied by one of only two operational submarine tenders.

The United States Air Force has held one of its largest-ever Pacific exercises, with senior officials confirming the drills are designed to counter China’s growing assertiveness and test US readiness for potential regional conflict.

These illnesses share similar symptoms, but differ in severity and risk; and understanding these differences can better manage your illness. Wheezing and breathing issues may indicate RSV, while Flu causes fatigue, fever and body aches.

The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has become a major part of NATO’s airpower. Fourteen of the 32 NATO allies are either flying the jet now, or plan to in the future.

A US veteran serving in Ukraine argues that Western militaries are unprepared for full-scale war. He urges more emphasis on large-unit training, logistics, and sustaining operations in contested environments—beyond counterinsurgency doctrine.

The new frigates may assist in lower-risk regions, but Australia’s vast trade routes remain too extensive to be fully safeguarded—making resilience and domestic capacity more critical than distant maritime patrols.

China is trialling autonomous robots in subways to streamline retail logistics—reducing delivery delays, cutting costs, and integrating robotics into everyday public life more rapidly than many other countries. AI coordinates the deliveries.

The author argues AUKUS enhances national resilience. True self-reliance means securing sea lanes with advanced capability, not abandoning partnerships that strengthen sovereign industry. With Australia importing most of its refined fuel, the maritime domain is crucial.

With flu, COVID and RSV outbreaks, many workers become unwell. Those who present to work while sick affect their health and productivity. Supportive leaders help reduce presenteeism, while demanding leaders can make matters worse.

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American passenger jet over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. The crash followed multiple near-miss incidents and sparked a Department of Transportation investigation into FAA airspace oversight.