Download IPFS On 16 July 2025, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) deployed a KC‑30A Multi‑Role Tanker Transport to airlift 113 Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) personnel from Nadi to Darwin, and onward to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission in Israel. This operation, part of Australia’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia conducted its first test firing of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), a next-generation weapon co-developed with the United States, on 25 July 2025, marking a significant advancement in the country’s long-range strike capabilities. This article examines the test’s implications, the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) involvement, and concerns[Read More…]

Download IPFS Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1 RNZIR) demonstrated their combat capabilities during an assault exercise in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25), a significant multinational military drill. This article reviews their performance, the broader context of the exercise, and critiques of the Australian Labor[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Joint Capabilities Group Regional Information and Communications Technology (RICT) team has served as the digital backbone for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25), ensuring seamless communication across extensive battlefields. This article examines RICT’s critical role, the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) oversight, and concerns about prioritizing multinational exercises over[Read More…]

Download IPFS A United States (US) Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), transported by a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) C-17A Globemaster III alongside Australian Army soldiers, showcased advanced military cooperation on Christmas Island during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. This article examines the strategic significance of this deployment,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Acting Commissioner Peter Thurtell has become a leading contender for the permanent role of New South Wales Police Commissioner following the early retirement of Karen Webb in June 2025. Thurtell, who stepped into the interim role on 9 June 2025, brings approximately 40 years of experience within the NSW Police Force, having[Read More…]