The nuclear-armed nation completed the final ground test of a powerful solid-fuel ICBM engine, advancing its long-range strike capabilities. This development signals growing threats to U.S. and allied security ahead of key political milestones.

Operating primarily out of Darwin and the northern Australian training areas, the MV-22 aircraft help maintain a secure region, strengthen interoperability between the Australian Defence Force and the USMC, and provide engagement across the Indo-Pacific.

Russia’s attempt to retain Ukrainian territory challenges a long-standing global norm—rejecting land seizure after war—and risks weakening international stability if territorial conquest becomes acceptable again. The UN Charter prohibits forceful territorial acquisition.

Indonesia is the only SE Asian country operating dedicated, dual-use capability hospital ships—India and the UK don’t. The ships epitomise soft power, resilience, and the ability to respond to crises at home and abroad.

New Zealand faces a pivotal maritime choice—adopting the Mogami-class frigate alongside Australia could deliver interoperability, affordability, and enduring presence while reinforcing regional partnerships and resilience. The Ukraine war shows how quickly seas become contested.

The Joint training provided practical experience in cyber, logistics, law, and operations across multiple domains, while highlighting sensitivities around sovereignty and the need for respectful cooperation. Required over 27 flights using six C-17s.

A solar-powered electric aircraft—a modified Elektra One—unofficially reached 31,237 feet over Switzerland recently, demonstrating the potential of lightweight, solar-electric propulsion for high-altitude, long-endurance flight. The aircraft conducted a five-hour, nine-minute flight.

The project, that will transmit solar power from Darwin, highlights how energy projects depend not just on technology but also on maritime security, diplomacy, and trust—exposing Singapore to reliance on Indonesia’s sovereignty.

The MIG-31 fighters entered Estonian airspace over the Baltic Sea, just over a week after Poland shot down Russian drones. More drones later breached Romanian airspace. Prompted urgent regional consultations re escalating tensions.

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