Edgewing, a new joint venture involving BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy) and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., will be responsible for the design and development of the next generation combat aircraft.

Service personnel can get frustrated because they cannot fix equipment due the warranty under which it is used or contractual arrangements. A ‘Right to Repair’ US Bill, will sharpen military skills, save money and improve capability.

The nature of military power has changed - warfare now is a battle of algorithms and adaptability. Cheap and scalable solutions generally work. Ukraine’s sea drones control a significant proportion of the Black Sea demonstrating effectiveness.

This article asserts the Israel-Gaza war has influenced Egypt’s domestic politics, causing deepening ideological fractures among Egypt’s intellectuals and secular opposition, and restoring the battered image of Egypt’s military as the nation’s ultimate protector.

Leadership can equate to working long hours and reacting to constant demands, often alone. A more collaborative approach can improve stress, increase innovation and help team members feel more engaged and empowered.

Drones allow strategic impact without high escalation. Both countries are increasing drone use and capability —seen as effective and for deterrence—while racing to improve domestic production and reduce foreign reliance. India tripling drone investment.

The AIM-120D-3 is a supersonic missile used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II aircraft. The AIM-120C-8 variant is launched using the Army’s National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).

This American article argues the simplistic “don’t do democracy,” and “don’t build an army in our own image,” are inadequate. Lessons include building a learning organisation, the importance of local leadership and expedient vs. realistic timelines.

Previous referendums revealed deep ethnic divisions. Instability challenges France’s Indo-Pacific strategy—resolving political deadlock will require genuine engagement that recognises local identities and longstanding tensions across a deeply divided electorate. Pacific leaders back Kanak self-determination.

ChatGPT makes it possible to mimic human language. There are ethical and practical reasons to know if your communication is between humans or chatbot. There still are quirks you can look out for to help you determine this.