Despite efforts to boost female representation, women remain underrepresented in UN peace operations, making up only 10% of uniformed personnel. A new Monash University study reveals that caring responsibilities are a significant barrier to women's participation in defence, policing, and peace operations.
NATO's eastern flank is in a precarious state of vulnerability, leaving it struggling to keep pace with Russia's cunning hybrid tactics that blur the lines between peace and war. By deploying unidentified drones, launching cyberattacks, and orchestrating other ambiguous provocations, Russia is testing NATO's defenses and pushing the alliance to rethink its response strategy.
The Space Force is shifting its strategy to prioritize distributed operations and electronic warfare sites, driven by the harsh lessons learned from Operation Epic Fury, where US space capabilities were targeted and destroyed for the first time. This new reality demands a bold response to safeguard ground-based US space systems.
China ramped up its military presence around Taiwan in May, conducting four intense joint combat readiness patrols that signaled a significant increase in operational pressure. This unusual surge in activity was marked by sorties on May 1, 6, 19, and 25, keeping Taiwan on high alert.
The Pentagon has confirmed that commercial location data, readily available for purchase from data brokers, has been exploited by foreign adversaries to target and surveil American troops in active war zones. This alarming revelation raises serious concerns about the safety and security of US personnel.
The ground beneath our critical technologies is shifting fast, and cybersecurity has never been more crucial. In this AI-driven world, cybersecurity must be reimagined to counter the dual threats of accelerated capability and potential weaponization.
US and South Korea are redefining their 70-year alliance, shifting from a structurally asymmetrical relationship to one of shared accountability, with the OPCON transfer being a crucial milestone. This evolution aims to achieve a "Koreanization of Korean defense," empowering a more balanced partnership.
Australia's defence landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the 2024 and 2026 National Defence Strategies, AUKUS, and a massive overhaul of its defence posture. The changes include a historic submarine deal and a bold new vision for the country's military future.
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Fifty countries came together in Izmir, Turkey for Efes 2026, a massive military exercise that put multinational forces to the test in a high-stakes demonstration of interoperability. The exercise simulated real-world combat scenarios, with artillery and aircraft working together to take out multiple targets day and night.
A single phone call between Donald Trump and Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen in 2016 broke a decades-long silence, sparking debate about the future of US-Taiwan relations. Since then, the possibility of another call has raised questions about the value of security and the unofficial ties between the two nations.
South Korea is taking a giant leap in its naval capabilities with the Jang Bogo N Project, a new class of nuclear-powered submarines that will boast functionally unlimited range, higher mobility, and lightning-fast transit times. These game-changing vessels will play a crucial role in defending against threats from North Korea's submarines and more.
The US has launched a defensive strike on Iranian targets, including missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines, in response to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Ministry has vowed to retaliate, warning that it won't hesitate to defend its territory.
As the global landscape shifts, US carriers are strategically repositioning to stay ahead of the curve, with a notable presence in key hotspots. The US Navy is making its move, with CENTCOM forces having already redirected over 100 commercial vessels and allowed vital aid to pass through.
Young professionals are shaking up Australia's national security debate, bringing fresh perspectives to pressing issues like the alarming decline in mining engineering enrolments. At ASPI's 2026 Darwin Dialogue, emerging thinkers tackled the nation's critical minerals ambitions and supply chain challenges head-on.
Climate change is putting billions of lives at risk by combining rising temperatures with increasing atmospheric moisture, pushing dense population centres to the brink of physiological survivability. By the late 21st century, over half of humanity could face life-threatening conditions from extreme heat and humidity.
China just took its military presence in the Western Pacific to the next level with the deployment of a cutting-edge frigate to join the Liaoning aircraft carrier group, a move that's got Japan's defense authorities paying close attention. The upgraded fleet was tracked 880 kilometers southwest of Okinotorishima, with fighter jets and helicopters launching from the Liaoning in a show of force.
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The US Space Operations chief warns that adversaries are deploying counterspace capabilities at a mind-boggling pace, turning GNSS, once a cornerstone of modern warfare, into a double-edged sword vulnerable to jamming and spoofing. This threat is no longer confined to major powers, but has become a routine feature of even lower-intensity conflicts.
In today's complex threat landscape, the US faces a multitude of adversaries with malicious intentions, making traditional defense strategies obsolete. Lumen's Golden Dome initiative aims to revolutionize homeland defense with a cutting-edge, data-driven approach that enables rapid decision-making and decisive action.
Nigel Farage's claim that Russian spies hacked his phone and leaked a £5 million gift from a close associate has sparked controversy, with experts demanding evidence to back up the explosive allegation. Ciaran Martin hit back, saying Farage has produced no evidence to support his aggressive intervention claim.
Europe's critical infrastructure is left vulnerable due to a lack of clear governance and rules of engagement, despite having the technology to defend against drone threats. The absence of ownership and jurisdictional clarity hinders the deployment of drone defense systems where they're needed most.
A KC-135 tanker, bearing scars of a intense battle, has been spotted at RAF Mildenhall, its damaged airframe a testament to the high stakes of war, with makeshift repairs and a missing refueling boom telling a story of their own. Aviation photographer Andrew McKelvey captured striking images of the battered jet, revealing a patchwork of temporary fixes and shrapnel damage.
Australia is losing ground in a different kind of battle – one of perception and understanding – where adversaries are manipulating what people believe to be true, eroding public trust and turning domestic audiences into a vulnerability in times of crisis. By shaping perceptions through information, our nation risks being left behind in the information war arena.
In a bold move, a Chipmunk trainer was secretly repurposed for covert spying on Soviet forces in Cold War Berlin, as part of the UK's top-secret Operation Schooner, later renamed Operation Nylon. This daring operation exploited a loophole in the quadripartite agreement, cleverly using the Chipmunk to gather intel inside the Berlin Control Zone.
Australia's northern defence posture is leaving a strategic gap that threatens Canberra's ability to deter, integrate with allies, and boost the economy. With Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force set to train in Townsville in 2026, the limitations of the current setup are coming into sharp focus.