The U.S. Air Force’s DASH 2 experiment demonstrated that human-machine teaming can significantly accelerate battle management decisions without replacing operator judgment. AI produced faster, more numerous, and comparably accurate recommendations.

The debate over nuclear-armed submarine-launched cruise missiles highlights a clash between capability and practicality. With strategy focused on conventional deterrence and strategic modernisation, investing in new nuclear cruise missiles would divert resources from higher priorities.

Operational commanders must actively own their intelligence programs by guiding priorities and engaging analysts. Success requires commanders to act as both consumers and contributors, shaping intelligence into a decision-making tool, rather than a detached product.

The global technology company has been appointed as mission systems integrator for StarFlight Australia’s Tasmanian helicopter emergency air services. Nova will integrate new technology into StarFlight’s fleet, to enhance critical search and rescue capabilities.

The WA Henderson Defence Precinct seems the logical place for a second dry dock. Without it, multiple platforms could be unavailable. Greater resilience demands a second facility and infrastructure planning aligned with long-term readiness.

Cybersecurity cannot rely solely on market forces—lasting resilience requires government regulation, cultural change, and targeted incentives to ensure accountability, protect supply chains, and build digital trust. Strong regulation and enforcement remain essential.

Long program cycles and fragmented knowledge risk repeated mistakes—an institutional memory system could preserve lessons, strengthen accountability, and improve outcomes while ensuring future shipbuilding avoids costly failures. NASA shows systematic learning prevents disasters.

Using NATO’s measures, Australia is already spending nearly 2.8 percent ($69 Billion) if Defence pensions are included. Different accounting rules for equipment purchases also effect the percentages. Percentages alone don’t guarantee capability or outcomes however.

China holds broad regional influence while the US remains strong only in select partnerships—the Philippines and Singapore. Southeast Asian nations show multipolar dynamics, not a simple two-power contest. Australia’s strengths are diplomacy and defence.

Lanthanum, a rare earth element critical to refining JP-8 jet fuel, underpins US and NATO military operations. China controls most global supply, posing a strategic vulnerability that could constrain fuel production in a crisis.