Military & Defence
Australia Joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing: What Mythos Means
3 June 2026: Anthropic expanded Project Glasswing to 150 organisations across 15 countries, including Australia. The Mythos AI rollout has cyber, jobs and child-safety stakes.
Military & DefenceAUKUS Submarine Deal: $368B for Three Pre-Owned U.S. Subs
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced on 30 May 2026 that Australia will take three pre-owned Virginia-class submarines from the U.S. Navy in lieu of the planned new-build boat. The A$268B-$368B lifetime cost and a Labor revolt led by Ed Husic are reshaping AUKUS politics.
Military & DefenceWhy Off-Grid Travel Is the Most Sought-After Vacation Trend of 2026
Off-grid travel—the deliberate move away from screens and connectivity—is now the most sought-after vacation trend of 2026, backed by research into attention restoration and stress reduction.
Military & DefenceThe Greenland Crisis: Why Trump Wants Greenland and How NATO Responded
When Trump threatened Greenland in 2025, NATO's European members mounted an unprecedented response. Here's how the alliance held—and what it reveals about Arctic security.
Military & DefenceThe New Cholesterol Guidelines: What the 2026 ACC/AHA Changes Mean for Millions of Adults Who May Need Statins
The 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines extend statin eligibility to adults in their 30s for the first time. Here is what it means for your heart health.
Military & DefenceThe New START Treaty Expired — Here's What That Actually Means for Nuclear Risk
When the New START Treaty expired in February 2026, it ended the last bilateral cap on US and Russian nuclear arsenals — and the inspections that verified them. Here's what that actually means for nuclear risk.
Military & DefenceThe Pentagon's UFO Document Release: What the Apollo Astronaut Transcripts Actually Reveal
The Pentagon's AARO office released Apollo-era transcripts describing astronaut sightings of unexplained lights and objects near the Moon. But the gap between what the documents say and what headlines claimed is substantial. Here is what the evidence actually supports.
Military & DefenceThe Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the World's Most Critical Oil Chokepoint Became a Casualty of War
The waterway carrying 20% of the world's oil has collapsed to a trickle, with 2,000 ships stranded, insurance markets shattered, and a six-month mine-clearing timeline standing between diplomacy and normalcy.