During disaster responses, misinformation can complicate recovery efforts and erode public trust. Persuasive communication is essential to counteract unverified claims spread by political figures and conspiracy theories, particularly as social media accelerates the spread of misinformation in times of uncertainty.

Japan plays a key role in the US Indo-Pacific strategy, shifting from pacifism and increasing defence spending. Joint projects and future defence partnerships strengthen ties, with Japan potentially involved in AUKUS, leveraging its expertise to revitalise US shipyards.

The 1943 bombing campaign against Germany exposed flaws in US air power doctrine, as bombers suffered heavy losses without proper fighter escort. This highlighted the need for improved tactics and demonstrated Germany’s strong aerial defences.

Securing supply chains for essential goods is crucial to strengthening national resilience and deterring future conflicts in the Indo-Pacific.

Aircraft carriers remain unmatched in military power—highly mobile, well-defended, and technologically advanced, making them nearly impossible to sink by conventional means.

Australia will donate 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to strengthen Ukraine’s fight against Russia—emphasising its continued military and financial support in partnership with international allies.

Aims to establish Australia’s first airship freight base, with operations expected by 2028—aiming to revolutionise heavy freight transport while reducing carbon emissions.

Russia is being sanctioned for using riot control agents and chloropicrin—a toxic choking agent first deployed in the trenches of World War One—against Ukrainian troops.

Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group said it would escalate its war against Israel, following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar—architect of the 7 October attacks on Israel.

The Pentagon has provided more details on its latest strike against Houthi targets in Yemen, but the goal of making the Red Sea safe for merchant ships still seems out of reach.