This article discusses nine key employee benefits and perks that enhance retention, emphasizing the importance of mental health support, general perks and flexible work arrangements in building long-term loyalty from employees.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is developing manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts, focusing on enhancing software and algorithms to integrate autonomous systems into air operations, differing from the U.S. approach that emphasizes advanced autonomy.

Unmanned systems with radiation detectors allow rapid, remote measurement of hazardous environments, reducing exposure risks for personnel, improving situational awareness, and enabling scalable, efficient responses during radiological incidents or emergency operations.

Un-crewed underwater vehicle (UUV) technology, initially designed for marine conservation, is being repurposed for covert maritime surveillance and potential military applications. This shift underscores the dual-use nature of emerging technologies and their implications for modern navies.

High-performing middle managers are essential talent managers. Unfortunately, many organisations burden them with administrative tasks and insufficient autonomy; undermining leadership, morale, and retention precisely when adaptable management is most vital.

Spain cancelled its F-35 order, Switzerland may cut back due to tariff-driven price rises, and India paused U.S. arms deals over trade tensions—marking a growing resistance to U.S. defence dependence.

Finland has lodged criminal charges against the crew of a suspected Russian shadow-fleet vessel accused of sabotaging undersea telecom cables. The crew is accused of communication disruptions and interference with critical national infrastructure.

Norway’s security agency revealed that pro-Russian hackers briefly gained control of a dam’s systems, manipulating valves to release water—an act of cyber hybrid-warfare, demonstrating adversary capabilities without physical destruction.

Following a comment by a U.S. official, China said Taiwan was an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.

Microsoft confirmed that Russia’s FSB-affiliated hacking group, Secret Blizzard, launched a cyber-espionage campaign against embassies in Moscow using ISP-level access. The group deployed custom malware and backdoors, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic cyber threats.