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Underarm

Rollercoaster ride for drone warfare shares on the ASX

ANALYSIS: Their companies have performed spectacularly on ASX over the past year, and shares surged when shooting war started in Iran. A big sell-off, however, leaves a question mark over whether 2026 will be the ‘year of the drone’.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Aviation News

RNZAF finds many tasks for new drone system

Morning Brew

Drones strike Russian port; Trump mulls tariff pullback

Underarm

The strange case of DroneShield and the directors’ share sale

Tech & Innovation

Drone-maker Syos sets up Aussie business to access govt contracts

Aviation News

Australian autonomous air systems attract attention

Hunter’s Corner

Who wants to play International Political Jackass?

ANALYSIS: The US imposition of tariffs makes no economic sense – and neither does retaliation.

Tim Hunter Fri, 07 Feb 2025

Edwards on Politics

Honouring the Treaty would have helped avoid today's debate

ANALYSIS: The Crown has repeatedly breached the Treaty of Waitangi since it was signed in 1840.

Brent Edwards Thu, 06 Feb 2025

Underarm

Australia ponders the collateral damage from Trump’s trade war

ANALYSIS: Australia might be spared direct tariffs in any trade war, but it won't escape from its impact.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 05 Feb 2025

Margin Call

Passive investing is impassive on valuation

ANALYSIS: The rise of passive investing is unlikely to slow any time soon, but investors should remain mindful of its potential pitfalls.

Paige Hennessy Tue, 04 Feb 2025

Shoeshine

Getting Slapp-happy: how defamation actions can stifle debate

ANALYSIS: Being AI’s $150,000 settlement with Clare Capital over alleged defamation shows how court rulings can be out of reach for many.

Will Mace Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Economy Matters

House of cards: vulnerability in failing global trading system

ANALYSIS: We need a more strategic approach to trade policy, to focus on both new agreements and issues in our export sector, and participate in WTO reform efforts.