The outgoing US Air Force Secretary suggested an alternative to the Next Generation Air Dominance program—a more advanced F-35 version which could balance cost and capabilities.

The US Navy is investigating a Red Sea friendly fire incident. The lessons could enhance fleet preparedness to respond swiftly to complex threats using integrated training and rapid data analysis for tactical updates.

The B-1 is faster (Mach 1.2) than the B-2 and B-52, has the largest payload and has sweep wings that change the aircraft’s flight characteristics. Could, however, be vulnerable to modern sophisticated air defence systems.

Dubbed the J-XX, it lacks vertical tails, has narrowly separated engines, may feature weapon bays underneath engine housings and seems optimised for potential automatic carrier landings. Likely an early-stage demonstrator, not a prototype.

Space agencies plan dozens of launches this year including lunar and orbital missions —streamed online by NASA and private firms—offering enthusiasts around the globe access to watch groundbreaking missions. There were 244 missions in 2024.

Recent research revealed the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three species, with Atrax Christenseni — 'Big Boy'— standing out as the largest and most venomous. The discovery has implications for antivenom production and public safety.

This article debunks the myth that black holes act as cosmic vacuums, "sucking in" matter indiscriminately. Instead, their effects are governed by gravity, tidal forces, and general relativity, much like other massive celestial objects.

Lebanon's parliament has elected General Joseph Aoun, Armed Forces commander, as president. He takes office amidst economic turmoil, a fragile ceasefire with Israel, and the challenge of dealing with Hezbollah’s weapons.

Australia’s facing a profoundly different global landscape due to China's rising ambitions and the shifting balance of power. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China's growing hostility require Australia to prepare for a more disruptive future.

The recent earthquake and ten-day outage exposed Vanuatu's reliance on a single cable. To build resilient digital infrastructure requires innovative partnerships with countries and companies to address these critical gaps.