Job data from the US shows that more professional women are quitting work. After reaching a certain level of success in their careers, women are making an affirmative choice for themselves and prioritising family.

Southeast Asia is diversifying defence partnerships amid US-China rivalry, engaging middle powers like Australia, Japan, India, and South Korea. These broader ties strengthen autonomy, resilience, and military capacity; shaping regional security balances and interoperability.

The on-going war between Russia and Ukraine has become the world’s testing ground for drone and un-crewed warfare. From FPV strike drones to AI-enabled systems, innovation has redefined tactics, logistics, and survivability.

The U.S. Army is exploring the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) to replace Typhon’s oversized design, offering medium and heavy variants capable of launching offensive and defensive missiles with semi-autonomous, rapidly deployable configurations.

The U.S. Army is developing a Modular Mission Payload electronic warfare kit that is lighter, platform-agnostic, and interoperable, enabling rapid fielding across multiple systems as part of the Army Transformation Initiative.

The U.S. Air Force is testing Red 6’s Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) on F-16s, projecting simulated adversaries and friendly assets onto pilots’ helmets to enhance training, reduce costs, and address pilot shortages.

A recent collision between a Chinese PLAN warship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel in the South China Sea highlights poor coordination and aggressive seamanship. China’s actions risk regional stability by escalating tensions.

Australia’s investment in a new system strengthens its ability to plan, and execute air operations—ensuring faster decisions, reliable coordination, and improved awareness in increasingly contested environments. Contractor Leidos provides engineering, maintenance, and training support.

Australia’s decision to base ships on both coasts reshaped operations and culture—expanding infrastructure, training and support, while introducing challenges for personnel and long-term planning that continue to shape future capability development.