The ISS has been in operation for 25 years, but NASA plans to deorbit it by 2031. Private companies will launch commercial space stations, ushering in a new era of orbital habitats and space tourism.

The YFQ-44A drone completed its first flight for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, advancing autonomous development. The drone is the second to reach the flight testing stage.

The article’s author urges the West to set clear thresholds against China and Russia’s grey-zone tactics—coercion, sabotage, and maritime militias—warning ambiguity erodes security and demands integrated, immediate responses to protect infrastructure and sovereignty.

The runway independent Shield AI X-BAT tail-sitting combat drone could transform Western Pacific airpower. With vertical take-off, long range, and autonomous operation, it challenges traditional basing and logistics assumptions for future air operations.

In the business sector people commonly feel like they’re not getting enough credit for achievements at work. As most managers are busy thinking about their own priorities, the individual sometimes can apply strategies to be recognised.

By saying yes to helping at work, colleagues and managers see you as dependable and teams can run smoother. A risk is that the work then becomes concentrated on the shoulders of the same few people.

Paul Douglas, a 50-year-old economics professor and former politician, enlisted in the Marines during WWII. He fought bravely in Peleliu and Okinawa, earned multiple honours and then served 18 years as a U.S. senator.

Australia’s P-8A fleet will receive Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades—enhanced sensors, antennas, and software—boosting anti-submarine capabilities and interoperability with the U.S. Navy, while expanding local maintenance and workforce development.

Reptilian mascots appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch of the military. They are underpinned by symbolism of power, strength, endurance and discipline. Reptile call signs are also linked to clear and secure tactical communication.

Sweden’s air force chief warns NATO could lose a future European war unless weapon development accelerates, citing Ukraine’s rapid adaptation. He urges wartime industry-academia integration and highlights Sweden’s GlobalEye program as a model.