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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.
Sovereignty, speed and capability critical to delivering DIDS: Unpacking the new plan for Australia’s defence industrial base
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has revealed the long-awaited Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) with major implications and widespread changes for ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 01 Mar 2024
Simpler, quicker: Defence Industry Development Strategy to set Aussie industry up for success
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has officially launched the Albanese government’s landmark Defence Industry Development Strategy which commits to increased ...
INDUSTRY • Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Defence of Australia: An isolationist fantasy, old and tired dream we struggle to wake from
For much of our modern history, Australia’s strategic posture has been based on what has been formalised as “Defence of Australia” doctrine and a ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Elbit Systems secures $600m contract to supply systems for Aussie Redback IFV fleet
Elbit Systems has been awarded a AU$600 million contract to supply key systems to Hanwha Defense Australia as it delivers the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle to ...
LAND • Tue, 27 Feb 2024
With the surface fleet review locked in, what about the rest of the Navy fleet?
Our Navy is more than just our destroyers, frigates and OPVs, yet the recent surface fleet review has left some serious questions about the rest of the Navy’s ...
NAVAL • Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Highway to the danger zone? Surface fleet review concedes no ‘new capability’ before 2030 has major implications
The Albanese government has conceded that the Navy will receive no new capability before 2030, with a dip in the number of surface combatants over the near term
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 26 Feb 2024
Europe needs to do more for its own defence: US Republican senator warns
US Republican senator JD Vance has issued a warning to Europe’s leaders, urging them to pull up their socks and take greater responsibility for their own security, ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 23 Feb 2024
‘The country is so timid’: Former PM urges country to step up to the plate
No, hell hasn’t frozen over, nor have I bumped my head recently (at least not that I can remember), but I agree with former prime minister Paul Keating in his call ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Picking up the mantle: Molan Jr challenges government with calls for national security strategy
Erin Molan, veteran journalist and daughter of the late major general and senator for NSW, Jim Molan, has issued a challenge to both sides of Australian politics to take ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 21 Feb 2024