Maintaining US support for Ukraine is strategically linked to defending Taiwan, as it weakens Russian resources, deters Chinese aggression, and strengthens the US industrial base. Ignoring Ukraine could cause a two-front war against reconstituted adversaries.

Youth democratic engagement and civics education is at its lowest; which may cause difficulties for this cohort to understand Defence’s mission and the role with Government. Our personnel may need intervention to bridge the gaps.

Revitalizing the US power grid, fostering hardware innovation, and developing infrastructure expertise are key components of a comprehensive plan to secure strategic advantage. Critical factors include domesticating key hardware production and addressing workforce skill gaps.

Israel's Home Front Command improved its alert system during conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. The system has expanded to include Internet of Things devices and is evaluating cloud computing for future enhancements.

UK reports criminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create highly-convincing scams. Scams now have realistic written text, images and videos, making them much harder to spot. Here are recommended techniques to help avoid them.

The author argues that effectively integrating land power can safeguard Australian national interests. Land control is physical, psychological, and symbolic. Littoral manoeuvre, amphibious operations and long-range land strikes are vital.

The author argues that choosing the Mogami design over the German Meko A-200 would strengthen interoperability between Australia and Japan. The acquisition would also deepen industrial cooperation and capability thus enhancing regional security and leveraging Japan's maritime expertise.

Handwriting notes engages the brain more actively than typing—enhancing learning and memory retention. Typing often leads to verbatim note-taking whilst handwriting fosters better conceptual comprehension, active listening, and aids in organising thoughts effectively.

The repurposed a container ship with a ski-jump ramp for launches, also carries helicopters, missiles and attack craft boosting surveillance and strike capabilities. It could pressure Western forces and support Iranian allies worldwide.

Growing cooperation between Russia and China in military technology raises concerns, but overreacting could push them closer. Russia wants Chinese drones and semiconductors. China desires Russian aviation and submarine propulsion technology.