The Future Air Mission Training System is designed to boost aircrew training by 70 percent, using advanced simulation and facilities. It aims to create 190 jobs and strengthen sovereign defence capability from 2026.

New leaders often face anxiety and resistance during transition. Team dynamics reflect past leadership, and change can feel personal—but it’s not. Adapt gradually, communicate openly, and reshape relationships to establish trust and effective collaboration.

Australia should scale autonomous maritime capabilities by leveraging distributed domestic industry. Small, modular, and easily maintained vessels like the Sea Archer can provide resilience, adaptability, and rapid iteration, enabling sovereign, scalable autonomy.

The December 7 1941 sudden crisis forced split-second decisions under extreme pressure — showing how preparation, instinct, and calm action can shape outcomes when routine moments turn into defining events.

The author argues AI-driven systems will reshape operations and risk—autonomous agents demand proactive identity, data, and browser security; organisations must enforce zero trust, maintain visibility, and manage AI risk to stay resilient against machine-speed threats.

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) remains a hidden hazard across Australia—posing serious risk when disturbed. Public vigilance, especially near former Defence sites and beaches, is vital, with authorities ready to respond quickly to reports.

The RAAF’s 12 C-130J aircraft have all been upgraded to Block 8.1 under Project AIR 5440, enhancing communications; navigation; safety systems; and training, ensuring superior tactical airlift capability and supporting future military and humanitarian missions.

Healthy sleep reduces the risk of heart, kidney, and metabolic disease and slows progression to multimorbidity. Anxiety and depression partially mediate this effect, highlighting the interplay between sleep, mental health, and chronic disease prevention.

Holiday breakups can trigger stress, loneliness, and anxiety. Experts recommend activities such as mindfulness, journaling, self-care routines and social support, as well as setting boundaries to cope and promote emotional healing during the festive season.

Foreign intelligence is aggressively targeting Australia’s defence sector, seeking operational and technological insights. Organisations must strengthen security, foster awareness, and manage risks—failure to act could threaten national advantage and critical military capabilities.