When people seek validation, it often leads to changing themselves to fit others’ expectations. More often than not, this leads to a loss of authenticity. This ‘people-pleasing’ often comes from a deep fear of rejection.

The UK, Italy, and Japan are jointly developing the fighter to reduce development costs. Artificial intelligence driven decision making, covertness and network-centric warfare focussed. Should support autonomous drone wingmen with planned 2035 operational capability.

At the US Sea-Air-Space 2025 Expo, contested logistics and sustainment issues were discussed, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. A move to a “just in case, push supply system” was proposed to better prepare Naval forces, combined with leveraging strategic partnerships.

At work, we often expect others to put our needs first—this can lead to disappointment. It may happen when people don’t meet their responsibilities. The key is learning to cope with unmet expectations.

Modern systems, reliable infrastructure and digital upgrades could include 35 F-35 fighters, 60 CH-47 heavy transport helicopters, P8’s, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, air defence, combat drones, digital transformation, ammunition, military housing and barracks . Permanent Baltic presence.

The Plan includes a 15-year outlook, but focuses on the next 4 years of critical investments to respond to strategic changes globally. Interoperability with Australia across multiple domains is heavily featured.

The modernised F16’s have conformal fuel tanks, the AIM-120 and AIM-9 air-to-air missiles, ground attack munitions, anti-radiation missiles, GPS-guided bombs, and AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon glide bombs. 200 aircraft (includes different models) planned.

NATO is aiming to shield its members, even if Russia and other authoritarian states continue to challenge the Alliance. NATO is going through its most profound changes since the end of the Cold War.

Project Mulberry aims to expand Apple Health combining data insights with medical expertise. The AI could offer health improvement suggestions including nutrition tracking and workout tips using the phone’s camera. Risks remain around accuracy, trust, and safe implementation.

This article discusses former Australian Army major-general Mick Ryan’s meeting with Ukraine’s head of military intelligence, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov—and the three key lessons Budanov has learnt from Ukraine’s war with Russia.