Teams thrive when encouraged to challenge norms, suggest improvements, and think creatively. This article shows how leaders can spark that spirit—even in regimented environments.

Leading older personnel requires skill, tact, and respect. This article outlines key strategies for overcoming generational gaps, balancing authority with humility, and getting the best from experienced subordinates.

Not all “rest” restores. This article helps you distinguish between genuine self-care and disguised avoidance—offering guidance on habits that refresh rather than deplete, especially in high-demand professions like defence.

Tone and timing can turn a solid point into a failed interaction—or vice versa. This article explains how mastering these two variables strengthens communication, builds trust, and avoids unnecessary conflict.

Men are lonelier than ever, but few talk about it—especially in environments that prize stoicism. This article unpacks the risks, roots, and remedies for male disconnection in modern life.

Integrated with the RAAF’s Air Mobility Group, a modern airborne force would offer three core benefits highly relevant to the ADF’s evolving needs: rapid strategic response; flexible deterrence and presence; and support for littoral manoeuvre.

Radar technology and purpose-built design gave it a pioneering edge, shaping the future of aviation through its impact on night operations and aircraft development. Also influenced the development of post-war aircraft, including Sabres and Phantoms.

Townsville was a key WWII Allied logistics hub. New research has uncovered evidence highlighting how vulnerable northern Australia was to infiltration and spying. The suspected Japanese spy landed near a Townsville cattle property, but vanished.

The strategic drills highlight regional tensions—showcasing how distance, fuel limitations, and shifting priorities affect power projection and influence across a contested Indo-Pacific. Run alongside Talisman Sabre, over 12,000 personnel and 400 aircraft involved.

Australia risks severe vulnerabilities that undermine economic stability, national trust and long-term digital resilience without government, providers and users taking shared responsibility. Authoritarian states exploit weak online safeguards so strong audit and transparency required