New Zealand is investigating the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, which struck a reef in Samoa, raising serious environmental concerns due to potential oil spills.

The Netherlands bolsters Ukraine’s defence with F-16 fighter jets and advanced drone development, underscoring European support amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

This article posits that despite nuclear deterrence, rising flashpoints and asymmetric wars show that major conflict remains a risk—highlighting the evolving nature of warfare.

Fighting Israel is very much a pillar of Iranian state identity; and if Iran doesn’t act on this principle, there’s a serious risk of undermining its own legitimacy.

New AI models show improved complexity in answers but also a greater tendency to provide inaccurate information—raising concerns about their reliability.

Australia strengthens security ties through regional deployments, enhancing military cooperation with India, Japan, and the United States—crucial for stability and a rules-based Indo-Pacific order.

The United States Space Force is essential for protecting critical satellite infrastructure and maintaining dominance in modern warfare, where space-based systems face new cyber and physical threats.

The Asia Power Index assesses the power dynamics of countries in the Indo-Pacific across eight measures, ranking their influence, capabilities, and relationships, providing insight into regional power distribution.

The US Navy's goal of 80% combat readiness is ambitious—critical for rapid deployment, but it will demand strong emphasis on personnel training, resource allocation, and streamlined logistics.

This signals China's intent to challenge Japan's defence posture, reinforce claims in the East China Sea, and test regional response readiness.