This article explores how depression can both foster creative thinking and act as a barrier to action. The dual role suggests emotional states are nuanced and contextual, not universally negative.

Microsoft confirmed that Russia’s FSB-affiliated hacking group, Secret Blizzard, launched a cyber-espionage campaign against embassies in Moscow using ISP-level access. The group deployed custom malware and backdoors, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic cyber threats.

Three Australian companies have each supplied 100 drones to the Army enabling research, development, continuous improvement and strengthened sovereign industry capacity; ensuring rapid access to affordable, scalable systems—supporting resilience, innovation and future readiness.

The mite is wreaking agricultural havoc. A national biosecurity strategy, similar to the National Defence Strategy is imperative for whole-of-nation resilience, and to prevent wider risks. Regular war-games could prepare for biosecurity crises.

Singapore maintains a careful balance—building strong ties with the US while deepening regional cooperation—to secure training access, advanced technology, and partnerships. Up to 14,000 personnel can conduct unilateral training in Australia.

SpaceX disclosed technical failures behind two Starship explosions, refining engineering fixes ahead of the next test launch. The case underscores risks and iterative innovation in space systems with implications for sovereign launch capabilities.

The U.S. Air Force is investigating the death of an airman during a physical fitness test, highlighting ongoing concerns about training safety, medical screening, and organisational responsibility in balancing readiness with personnel wellbeing.

According to a psychology framework, the gaslighter’s goal is to make us believe that we, or other targets, are deranged and untrustworthy. To counter, we need both internal strategies and the engagement of others.

The prototype ‘Blue Whale’ builds on the UR6000 Chinese tiltrotor drone. Of a similar size to the Italian AW609 and, about half the Osprey’s size, it could be used to rapidly move troops against Taiwan.

Un-crewed systems—air, sea, and ground—are reshaping risk management in high-threat environments, where rapid innovation is essential. Ukraine plans a layered air drone wall, while robots manoeuvre along the front, with soldiers hidden underground.