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Technology & Innovation

Australian Defence Force to fast-track transfers for US troops

This article looks at Australia's streamlined recruitment program for American and other foreign troops, enhancing the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) capabilities and addressing recruitment shortfalls, important for meeting future security challenges.

Communication & Cognition

TED TALK: Quantum computers aren't what you think — they're cooler

This TED Talk by Hartmut Neven offers a detailed look at quantum computing's potential, explaining its principles and how it may revolutionise computation and defence-related technology, particularly through enhanced problem-solving capabilities relevant to Australia's strategic needs.

Strategic Influence

Touchdown! RAF aircraft arrive in Australia ready for Exercise Pitch Black

This article offers a defence strategy overview of the RAF's participation in Exercise Pitch Black in Australia, highlighting how joint exercises with international partners enhance operational readiness and foster strong defence cooperation.

Want to Be Happy? Train Like an Athlete

We all know exercise is great for our bodies, but it also provides important benefits for our psychological well-being.

Strategic Influence

Romania, Bulgaria, Greece sign deal to boost military mobility

This article offers a detailed look at the agreement signed by Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece to enhance military mobility, underscoring its potential to improve regional defense collaboration and operational readiness amid rising security concerns in Eastern Europe.

Strategic Influence

F-16s to be ‘flying in the skies of Ukraine this summer,’ US says

This article offers a detailed look at the strategic implications of the U.S. supplying Ukraine with F-16s, highlighting the potential enhancement of Ukraine's defence capabilities and the associated challenges and risks.

Strategic Influence

South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones

This article offers a detailed look at South Korea's deployment of laser weapons to counter North Korean drones, highlighting the strategic implications for regional defense and the technological advancements in South Korea's military capabilities.

Strategic Influence

Stoltenberg bashes China for creeping closer to NATO

This article presents a strategic defence perspective on NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's criticism of China's increasing proximity to NATO's borders, underscoring the implications for alliance security and the evolving global power dynamics.

Strategic Influence

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Have SM-6 Missiles (China Should Worry)

This article provides a detailed look at defence capabilities enhanced by the integration of SM-6 missiles on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets—significantly extending their engagement range—which has strategic implications for countering threats from China.

A Russian-born ADF soldier and her husband have been charged with spying. What does this mean?

The article covers the arrest of a Russian-born ADF Private and her husband for espionage, highlighting Australia's counter-espionage laws and their impact on national security.