The article explores the evolution of naval warfare from the 7th century BC to the 17th century AD, highlighting key warships that influenced maritime dominance and military strategy across various civilizations.

Testing involves weapons integration and critical mission systems. Capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons, its advanced stealth should allow it to carry out penetrating strike missions inside enemy territory. One-hundred aircraft planned.

The author of this article claims that Australian Government reforms are notoriously slow to implement. Defence needs timely reform and innovation to maintain a strategic edge. Defence managers have a critical role in championing reform.

Un-crewed underwater vehicle (UUV) technology, initially designed for marine conservation, is being repurposed for covert maritime surveillance and potential military applications. This shift underscores the dual-use nature of emerging technologies and their implications for modern navies.

Unread books—whether called antilibrary or tsundoku—aren’t failures, but reminders of what we don’t yet know. They foster curiosity and lifelong learning, challenging intellectual complacency while strengthening cognitive, social, and personal growth.

Saying no is one of the most challenging aspects of management. Arguably saying ‘no’ conflicts with feelings we instinctively try to avoid. To be comfortable, strategies based on setting boundaries and understanding needs are recommended.

Drone strikes by Ukraine and Israel show precision and depth, but their complexity means U.S. homeland risks are manageable. Focus should be on early detection, hardened assets, layered defence, coordination, and exploiting adversary weaknesses.

Water scarcity driven by climate change will destabilise nations, strain cities, and intensify international disputes—making fresh water a central factor in future global security and economic resilience. Water shortages could halve global food production.

The UK’s NCSC and allied agencies accuse Chinese tech firms of aiding state-backed cyberattacks under ‘Salt Typhoon’, targeting global infrastructure and enabling China’s security forces to access sensitive communications and movement data.

Australia is one of a handful of countries continuing to search for missing soldiers from WW1 and 11. More than 30,000 are unaccounted for and the Unrecovered War Casualties — Army team is working with relatives.