As the US demands more tangible commitments from allies, striking resource-based partnerships may strengthen international alliances—providing shared economic interests that could sustain support during difficult periods. Philippines Reed Bank holds significant oil and gas reserves.

Global supply chains can be fragile. Australia must strike a careful balance—building sovereign capabilities where necessary without closing off access to global innovation and economic opportunities. Domestic maintenance and spare parts availability matter.

Geraldton’s history of intelligence gathering remains vital today—its evolving role in monitoring global events highlights the continued need for vigilance and strategic information collection. Signals intelligence underpins security but, debate continues over transparency.

This marks a significant step in US-Philippine military cooperation. MADIS is a mobile short-range air defence system designed to protect U.S. Marines from air threats, including planes and helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones.

The US is more than 50 percent import-reliant on forty designated critical minerals. Setting price floors through tariffs can directly counter Chinese market manipulation and boost producer confidence without reducing incentives to become increasingly cost-competitive.

In April 1945, U.S. soldiers raised the American flag in the centre of Nuremberg. Berlin was Germany’s capital, but Nuremberg was considered the Nazi’s political centre due to its importance in generating Nazi propaganda.

This article explores the challenges of human capital in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with a focus on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and its recruitment practices, along with an examination of entry waivers.

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will have an innovative new pavement solution, set to revolutionise the RAAF’s ability to rapidly construct temporary pavements in remote locations; and be installed by a small team.

Neither faster arms deliveries nor higher defence spending will instill much needed self-confidence in the Taiwanese nation. However, transforming the culture of the Taiwanese armed forces will—especially the culture of its officer corps.

The K1000 Ultra-Long Endurance Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) is powered by lithium-ion batteries and can reach an altitude of 20,000 feet (7,000 meters). A single operator can control a fleet of K1000 drones.