Washington and the Weapons Legacy
The United States left Afghanistan in August 2021, but some of the weapons it supplied continue to shape conflicts beyond Afghan territory. Pakistan is confronting those consequences today.
Defence
The Biden Mandates That Broke the Ranks
Refusing to be vaccinated was the kiss of death for many careers.
Aussies Boo Greens Leader at Protest
“I’m also going to acknowledge the deep history of this place, and the gadigal history of this place,” Mr Shoebridge said, before being drowned out by boos. He was also booed while calling for the government to pull out of its AUKUS security partnership with the US and UK to raise funds instead.
The Web May Already Be Inside
The next counter-drone advantage will depend on more than the longest-range sensor or the fastest interceptor. It will also depend on whether command relationships are already in place when the kill web wakes up inside the perimeter.
MAD and the Lessons of Berlin and Cuba
The deployment of a navy nuclear armed sea-launched cruise missile is an added theater capability that can deliver deterrence and help keep the peace. It is supported by the US Navy and funded by Congress.
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?
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.