Hull-mounted sonar struggles with turbulence and noise. Advances in towed active and passive sonar are transforming detection; offering greater range and accuracy for surface and subsurface vessels. Smaller arrays could be used on un-crewed vessels.

The agreement sets the stage for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first female prime minister. Takaichi favours revising Japan's pacifist post-war constitution to recognise the role of its expanding military.

Modern firearms can fire in space because bullets contain their own oxidiser. The shot is silent, it faces almost no atmospheric drag, and the shooter is pushed backwards by recoil.

The Sydney funnel-web spider—considered the world’s deadliest spider—has caused no deaths since 1981 thanks to effective anti-venom and first-aid protocols. This has transformed a once-lethal threat into a manageable medical emergency in Australia.

Big Horn County, Wyoming, is auctioning 16 vintage Cold War-era aircraft—including P-2 Neptune and C-119 Flying Boxcar fuselages—as scrap or museum pieces, with bids starting at $25. Buyers must arrange retrieval themselves.

US Army has introduced a new program that recognises qualified recruits with job-specific civilian certifications or training, enabling them to go into the service with modified training, and at a higher rank than their peers.

A significant number of USAF personnel were suspended recently, for controversial social media comments about the death of a conservative influencer. This is a timely reminder of Defence’s strict social media policy.

Australia has received its first two AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, marking a major leap in Army aviation capability, local industry participation, and sovereign defence readiness across Northern Australia.

Building friendships requires intentional openness, friendly body language, meaningful conversation, and follow-up interactions. There's always the risk of rejection, but it’s important to take small social risks to foster trust and connection, and long-term relationships.

Expanding US Micronesian presence brings both protection and unease—communities welcome security partnerships, yet worry about sovereignty and being drawn into conflict. Palau is one of three remaining Pacific nations with Taiwanese diplomatic ties.