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Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 1)
Following much anticipation, we now have our first National Defence Strategy (NDS) and supporting Integrated Investment Program (IIP). But what exactly is in and what is ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Footing the bill: ‘Peace dividend’ politicians, public struggle to adapt to the dangerous new world
By now, the post-Cold War myth of a “peace dividend” has been well and truly proven false. With authoritarian and revisionist powers on the march across the ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 22 Apr 2024
Despite naysayers and fears of decline, US global leadership still has a role to play: Retired US admiral
For many, it sounds like an antiquated idea, something better confined to the dustbin of history, a world devoid of US primacy and leadership; for others, it is the worst ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Enabling, force-multiplying capabilities: The glue holding the ‘integrated, focused force’ together
The modern era of warfare requires increasingly complex “enabling” capabilities that serve as the “connective tissues”, allowing the Australian ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 18 Apr 2024
‘Strategy of Denial’ at the heart of National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program emphasising a ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Shifting sands: National Defence Strategy, Integrated Investment Program to reprioritise funding towards quick capability
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has formally launched the Albanese government’s National Defence Strategy and a new Integrated Investment ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Norwegian pursuit of Type 26 expands fleet, presents challenges for the Royal Navy
The Royal Norwegian Navy has made a request to BAE Systems to potentially provide it with a fleet of up to five Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates in an extensive ...
NAVAL • Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Iranian strikes on Israel reinforce the need for Australia to take dangers of the ‘new world’ seriously
The past weekend has been a wake-up call for anyone but those watching closely. Iran’s barrage of suicide drones and cruise missiles against Israel despite a ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 15 Apr 2024
The Future Made in Australia Act: Aussie-style ‘homeland economics’ or something else?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially launched his Future Made in Australia Act, drawing inspiration from the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 12 Apr 2024