Because we can’t predict the future, our best bet is to prepare for it—sharpen internal resources within our control that will help us make the best of it. Enter mindset, agility, and creativity.

The idea of air-launching Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones from other airplanes is being considered by the US military in an effort to reduce the dependence on runways, and bolster its position during combat.

Not belonging isn’t a flaw, it’s a different psychological orientation. From the moment we are born, we are wired for connection, but standing apart can be a form of integrity—not isolation.

Indonesia’s BRICS (Brazil, Rusia, India, China, South Africa) alignment signals a broader global shift. Australia’s waning influence in Indonesia demands urgent, targeted engagement. AUKUS created long-term unease in Indonesia. Defence and diplomacy must work in tandem.

The robot is believed to be a general-purpose humanoid we've previously seen breaking out dance moves. But, the video that has emerged on social media appears to show a killer robot going rogue.

There has been a well-intentioned shift toward empathetic leadership and psychological safety. The article suggests that this cultural shift didn’t cause the problem of ‘softness’ in military leadership, but it may have hardened it.

Australia’s long-standing neglect of transport infrastructure poses real risks—without a national logistics plan, critical operations could stall before they begin. Townsville bases face major supply challenges so transport, logistics and defence integration urgently needed.

Resilience means having the ability to cope with, and rebound from, life’s challenges and still achieve our goals. Our capacity to cope with stressors can determine whether we thrive, or just survive.

The origins of pilots burning pianos isn’t entirely clear. Mostly undisputed, however, is that the tradition traces to early Royal Air Force pilots as a way of honouring aircrew who didn’t return from missions.

The US Marine Corps are close to having a complete, modern fighter jet fleet. The problem is the jets are still equipped with 1980s-era weapons technology—AI will play a crucial role in fixing that.