The prototype ‘Blue Whale’ builds on the UR6000 Chinese tiltrotor drone. Of a similar size to the Italian AW609 and, about half the Osprey’s size, it could be used to rapidly move troops against Taiwan.

Un-crewed systems—air, sea, and ground—are reshaping risk management in high-threat environments, where rapid innovation is essential. Ukraine plans a layered air drone wall, while robots manoeuvre along the front, with soldiers hidden underground.

Part of AUKUS Pillar II technology sharing, the un-crewed submarine was directed across hemispheres during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The UK, Australia, and the US are currently working with Japan on underwater acoustic communications.

The Philippines and India completed their first joint naval drills in the South China Sea, including manoeuvring, communications, and air-defence operations. The exercise underscores expanding maritime cooperation outside US sphere.

The author outlines phrases that exacerbate anxiety—like “just calm down”—and suggests empathetic alternatives that foster understanding and emotional support. The focus is on compassionate communication that validates, rather than dismisses distress.

This article explores how mimicry, imitation and modelling others can accelerate skill development, boost confidence and raise performance standards. It argues that adopting 'expert' mindsets can unlock hidden potential in competitive and professional contexts.

Ukraine is integrating ground robots into casualty evacuation operations, significantly reducing medic risk and enabling faster, more flexible responses under fire. These systems shift traditional battlefield medical dynamics toward automation and force protection.

The APS is fostering a ‘speak up’ culture using the ‘4Cs’ behavioural framework—compassion, curiosity, candour, courage—to embed psychological and psychosocial safety across agencies, enabling mental wellbeing and organisational integrity.

Our eyes are increasingly exposed to intense light—from headlights and billboards, to screens. This glare may endanger long-term eye health, including vision deterioration, due to concentrated brightness over compact areas.

Work is changing rapidly due to evolving technological, social and economic factors. Relying on command-and-control structures and rigid roles could put organisations at risk of failing to achieve their goals and missions in the future.