The US peace plan for Ukraine, seen as requiring major concessions, faces strong scepticism. Analysts argue Putin’s imperial ambitions make Western cost-benefit strategies and economic incentives ineffective for ending Russia’s invasion.

SOCOM (US Special Operations Command) plans a 10-day course teaching operators to build and fly FPV (first-person view) drones, including soldering, wiring, software setup, and 40 hours of hands-on flight training, for rapid battlefield skills.

Defence forces are constantly reviewing uniform regulations as they underpin utility, morale and discipline. The USAF is introducing small changes to wearing colours and adding call signs to positively affect broader unit morale and cohesion.

Seeking power and influence at work is commonly thought of as bad management. This article argues that as long as it is sought for positive influencing and challenging, rather than simple self-aggrandisement, it can be effective.

People can be misaligned within jobs and this can be observed through disengagement, demotivation and lack of productivity. Managers cannot always find alternate roles, but can help personnel through working to their strengths and interests.

The RNZAF will replace Boeing 757s with two Airbus A321XLRs under a $620M lease-to-buy deal, boosting range, efficiency, and capacity for global missions, disaster relief and Antarctic operations. Aircraft to be fully operational by 2028.

Deadlines can upset the workplace equilibrium leading to stress and in some cases inefficiencies. A model to consider is Getting Things Done, which relies on building resilience through more effective organisational and cognitive reframing strategies.

Critical feedback activates threat responses, while kindness triggers safety and bonding neurochemistry. Leaders can improve feedback effectiveness by framing it as supportive; managing physiological reactions; and fostering a culture of honest, low-threat conversations.

It is important to avoid a victim mentality, self-pity, and constant comparison. Instead, practice gratitude, delay gratification, and consider others’ needs. These shifts foster resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being while reducing anxiety and negativity.

Adm. Daryl Caudle praised China’s rapid naval build-up—citing its new carrier and amphibious ship, Fujian—while stressing U.S. reliance on Japan and South Korea to bolster shipbuilding and maintain regional strength amid rising tensions.