Australia’s strategic environment is shaped by regional power shifts, economic interdependence, and security challenges. Key factors include US-China tensions, Indo-Pacific stability, defence alliances, and climate-related security risks impacting national resilience and military strategy.

These aircraft provide a versatile set of options, from stealth to supersonic, from precision to area bombing with the B1 and B2 due to be replaced by the B21. The B-52 could reach 100 years of operation.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has attracted global attention. It’s latest AI model, is reportedly on par or better than industry-leading US models. DeepSeek was produced at a fraction of the cost and is significantly cheaper to use.

If a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine, Western combat power may be necessary to ensure Ukraine's security. Lightly armed peacekeepers may not be sufficient to deter and defend against the renewal of Russian aggression.

The soldiers are poorly equipped and treated as expendable, with low wages and severe human rights abuses. The alliance provides revenue for North Korea and manpower for Russia, highlighting the transactional nature of their relationship.

This article discusses how the death of terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar has been used for propaganda by Hamas and other Islamist groups to portray Sinwar as a heroic figure, and rebrand him as a martyr.

This new study warns of challenges maintaining peace in space due to Russia's inflated fears of a US first strike and increasing risk tolerance; and that US officials must be prepared for contingencies.

Two F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with the new Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) have been delivered to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The system enhances the aircraft's ability to detect and jam threats.

A new bill, called the Aviator Cancers Examination Study Act (ACES), is being considered by the US Congress to examine the 15 percent higher risk of cancer and associated mortality found in active duty aircrews.

The $1.45 billion five year contract is part of the Pentagon’s support of innovative and emerging aerospace capabilities. NZ based Rocket Lab will be part of a team that has previously successfully completed 25 tests.