Commissioned in the 1970’s, she is due to be replaced this year by the Ford Class. Nimitz can carry up to 90 aircraft and uses a cutting-edge GPS-enabled aircraft carrier landing system for F-35 aircraft.

The unusual and accelerating movement (recently 35 km p.a.) impacts navigation systems globally—necessitating frequent World Magnetic Model updates to maintain accuracy. Magnetic field weakening could indicate a future reversal of the North and South Magnetic Poles.

Junior members in the US Army are posting issues on-line, instead of reporting through the chain of command. This can delay resolution of the issue, erode open door policies and skewer public perceptions.

Two F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with the new Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) have been delivered to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The system enhances the aircraft's ability to detect and jam threats.

This new study warns of challenges maintaining peace in space due to Russia's inflated fears of a US first strike and increasing risk tolerance; and that US officials must be prepared for contingencies.

Quantum clocks are significantly more accurate than atomic clocks and offer various applications, including alternative GPS, secure communications, improved weapon system accuracy, and faster cyberattack responses. The technology is expected to provide important operational advantages.

A new bill, called the Aviator Cancers Examination Study Act (ACES), is being considered by the US Congress to examine the 15 percent higher risk of cancer and associated mortality found in active duty aircrews.

The $61.5 million investment in two local companies will help develop technology that degrades potential adversaries' integrated air and missile defence systems. The funding supports Australia’s National Defence Strategy and local innovation.

Australia will acquire additional stocks of the AARGM-ER missiles. The supersonic air-launched missiles will be deployed from Royal Australian Air Force jets, including F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers, and, in the future, the F-35A.

The soldiers are poorly equipped and treated as expendable, with low wages and severe human rights abuses. The alliance provides revenue for North Korea and manpower for Russia, highlighting the transactional nature of their relationship.