Japan is pushing hard on autonomous weapons
Japan is going full steam in expanding its military use of uncrewed autonomous platforms and countering China’s. One policy has got this effort underway, and
It’s in our hands: US military presence in Australia makes us stronger
Commentators often inaccurately describe the frameworks governing US military presence in Australia. Debate frequently centres on sovereignty, with claims that deeper US access or infrastructure
China’s support to Iran’s weapons program contributes to civilian deaths
China has systematically expanded its strategic partnership with Iran, leveraging economic agreements and dual-use technology transfers to enhance Tehran’s ballistic missile and space launch vehicle
France, Philippines strengthen defense cooperation with new agreement
France and the Philippines have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement allowing their militaries to conduct joint exercises on each other’s territory. It is Manila’s
Indonesian Navy’s new frigate spotlights maritime diplomacy
The maiden voyage of the Indonesian Navy’s new frigate marked an important upgrade to the nation’s maritime capabilities as well as serving as a wide-ranging
Missing US pilot rescued in Iran; war course remains unchanged as US doubles down to recoup sunk costs
The search and rescue of the American pilots from an F-15E fighter jet that was shot down over southern Iran, as well as how these
How Iran can stop shipping with mines – in the strait, the whole Gulf and even the Red Sea
Just reports of mines are often sufficient to disrupt maritime traffic. Even if ship owners, crews and insurers weren’t aware of the missile threat in
Get serious about fuel security. We can’t rely on the US anymore
Australians are watching fuel prices and wondering how bad this could get. Donald Trump’s comments on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday delivered
Arctic is the new global hotspot
For centuries, the Arctic was considered the exclusive domain of polar bears, exotic marine life and the occasional intrepid explorer. However, as climate change has
From Tehran to Naypyidaw: shadow supply chains sustain Myanmar’s air war
In Myanmar, the junta’s air campaign against civilian communities has become one of the most decisive tools sustaining its rule. Imported jet fuel is therefore