An extraordinary act of courage and selflessness has been formally recognised decades later—reminding us that persistence, memory, and justice still matter; even long after the moment has passed. Private Norden, fifth Vietnam VC winner.

Jindalee Over-the-horizon Radar Network (JORN) currently faces west and north only, leaving eastern maritime routes under-monitored. Ground-based radar could ensure constant monitoring of the South Pacific, now a contested region, and protect subsea cables.

Land 156 should deliver comprehensive drone defence post 2030. Backing local companies boosts innovation, ensures data security, and builds industrial strength—minimising risk while growing sovereign capability and exports. Foreign tech often limited by export restrictions.

Some scammers will now call you—pretending to be your bank; then ask you to verify your identity by reading out a one-time passcode that is sent out, which authorises a withdrawal from your account.

Despite technical issues causing delays in delivery, the first of three UK Wedgetail’s on order from Boeing will soon begin comprehensive ground and flight testing, with an initial operational capability milestone scheduled for 2026.

Using AI effectively depends on how clearly and contextually you prompt—good outcomes come from combining human insight with deliberate tailored instructions. Good prompts provide context and direction while AI supports—not replaces—critical thinking.

A new feature on the US Marine Corps website showing the history of its long-arms—from the flintlock muskets of the Continental Navy, to the current M27—is part of the Corps’ 250th birthday celebrations.

Former US Marine Kristopher Battles is now artist-in-residence at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. His painting ‘Operation Phantom Fury — Fallujah 2004’ depicts the house-to-house fighting that defined the Second Battle of Fallujah (Iraq).

Data from multiple studies has concluded that the impact of exercise on weight loss is minimal; and caloric restriction is the only scientifically proven method that will achieve meaningful weight loss.

Drone technologies face increasing vulnerabilities to jamming and hijacking, prompting new methods of autonomous conflict. Fibre-optic drones are tethered directly to the pilot’s operating system, making the drone impervious to signal jamming and spoofing devices.