The mite is wreaking agricultural havoc. A national biosecurity strategy, similar to the National Defence Strategy is imperative for whole-of-nation resilience, and to prevent wider risks. Regular war-games could prepare for biosecurity crises.

Dutch researchers exposed major vulnerabilities in police, intelligence, and military radios where secure end-to-end encryption was weakened by reduced key lengths. The flaw allows eavesdropping, spoofed messages, and misinformation risks across sensitive global Defence communications.

SpaceX disclosed technical failures behind two Starship explosions, refining engineering fixes ahead of the next test launch. The case underscores risks and iterative innovation in space systems with implications for sovereign launch capabilities.

Defence personnel potentially face an ethical dilemma—being conditioned to obey. However, if they obey “manifestly unlawful” orders, they can be held accountable. This article states not all personnel are aware of this legal contradiction.

US increasingly depends on space. Its adversaries are developing the capability to deny access while simultaneously using space to target and attack terrestrial forces. A hefty budget is required to develop appropriate electronic warfare capability.

Australia’s security demands urgent procurement reform—outdated processes waste time and money, delay critical capability, and risk leaving the nation vulnerable. Rapid technological change requires timely, effective, and efficient responses—not just spending.

France has reaffirmed its Indo-Pacific priorities—strengthening ties with Australia through climate action, regional cooperation, and security partnerships, while balancing European commitments. ASEAN gains a stronger focus while future Australian cooperation looks positive.

The author argues that Indo-Pacific states are rejecting binary alignment. At Shangri-La Dialogue, many advocated for strategic autonomy, forming overlapping coalitions, and pursuing regional agency instead of siding with either the US or China.

The authors argue that true drone swarming—autonomous, distributed, adaptive behaviour—is not yet operational in military forces. Current systems focus on numbers, not resilient network architecture. Real swarming requires infrastructure redesign and doctrinal shifts.

The author of this article explores how some HR managers now label workers as ‘older’ from age 51, risking age bias. Instead, the focus should be on attitude, aptitude, and contribution, rather than age.