A Piece of Cake
Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock was taken by surprise as a “target of opportunity” (more fighter-pilot speak) presented itself. He had just a few seconds to assess his situation and decide – over it? Or through it?
Defence
One Year Later
The US military continues quartering Charlie Kirk assassination celebrants.
What’s the Latest on Golden Dome?
The Pentagon has been noticeably subdued about America’s missile defense initiative.
In the South China Sea: ‘Not One Square Inch’
It all begins with a test in the South China Sea: if and when Xi Jinping asks his neighbors to submit, those states will, in turn, look to the West for support.
The Uniform Doesn’t Come With a First Amendment Waiver
Major Jason Watson wanted to be a hero of the resistance. He may instead become the cautionary tale every judge advocate uses to explain Article 88 to the next officer who thinks the cameras are worth the risk.
The Trump-Class Battleship Will Be Pricey
More powerful than any US Navy warship ever built, but can America afford it?
China’s Quiet Conquest of the Arctic
The map will be redrawn whether Washington is prepared or not. What remains undecided is how much influence the United States and its allies will retain when that process is complete.
Does Anyone Think This Was an Accident?
Two of Australia’s few undersea cables cut at once.
Operation Midnight Hammer – Impressive but Fragile
Last year’s attacks on Iran showed American capabilities are impressive – but also fragile.
The Growing Threat From the Far Right?
Our own intelligence service is telling us that violent extremism doesn’t belong exclusively to the right, or the left. Perhaps we should start listening. Because a threat that we’ve persuaded ourselves doesn’t exist is much harder to stop.
The Chain of Command Goes All the Way Up
Harry Truman took responsibility – Australia’s politicians and top brass dodge it.
The Falklands: Is Argentina About to Have Another Go?
Argentina is buying F-16s, refuelling aircraft, submarines and frigates. Britain’s navy is rotting in dock. Argentina will take the Falklands and be able to keep them, predicts David Craig.