Not belonging isn’t a flaw, it’s a different psychological orientation. From the moment we are born, we are wired for connection, but standing apart can be a form of integrity—not isolation.

There has been a well-intentioned shift toward empathetic leadership and psychological safety. The article suggests that this cultural shift didn’t cause the problem of ‘softness’ in military leadership, but it may have hardened it.

Older workers in US are disappearing because they are quietly, yet systematically being excluded from the workforce. Older workers are unfairly criticised for tech inadequacy and change resistance; however they bring experience, judgment and perception.

Chinese researchers have claimed to have created an AI system that can counter high-intensity air combat simulations and defeat human pilots in dogfights. The technology focuses on the physical mechanics of the aircraft to make predictions.

The UK, Italy, and Japan are jointly developing the fighter to reduce development costs. Artificial intelligence driven decision making, covertness and network-centric warfare focussed. Should support autonomous drone wingmen with planned 2035 operational capability.

With rising regional needs and fading U.S. presence, Australia has both the trust and tools to step up and provide meaningful support—before others take that space. Aid must align with local climate concerns.

Elite athletes can be conflicted when they join the services as they sacrifice professional sporting opportunities. US military is considering allowing elite military academy athletes to pursue professional sports careers as an invaluable recruiting strategy.

At promotion time it’s common to feel others get rewarded for their merit, while you’re passed over. Read about employing more proactive strategies to be noticed by improving communication, appearance, deportment, engagement and creativity.

An obsession with work-life balance can set people up for failure. A balance isn’t easy as we have to navigate, prioritise and accept the trade-offs that come with meaningful decisions at work and in life.

Australians' diets are expected to contain almost 10% less fruit and around 18% more junk food within five years, falling well short of healthy eating targets. Furthermore, Australians are already falling short of these targets.