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21 Jan 2022

Redefining the Army Reserve: An Israeli case study

Australia’s Reservists have played a phenomenal role in supporting the country during national emergencies. However, this has come at the expense of...

20 Jan 2022

Defending investment in armoured vehicle capability

Senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan responds to criticism of the Commonwealth government’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of armou...

20 Jan 2022

Australian-made quantum computer reaches 99% accuracy milestone

Developed by a UNSW Sydney-led team, the silicone-based quantum computer has demonstrated that “near error-free quantum computing is possible” wit...

19 Jan 2022

Exploring a new approach to Defence spending

Was the Commonwealth government’s recent purchase of an enhanced fleet of Abrams tanks a good use of a funding “windfall”? ...

18 Jan 2022

Overcoming quantity with quality: Can the British military withstand troop cuts?

Under the British government’s force structure plan, Downing Street has resolved to reduce the size of the British Army by 9,500 soldiers to 72,500....

17 Jan 2022

Why the West must end its preoccupation with Putin’s Russia

The West’s response to Russia’s encroachment of Ukrainian sovereignty has distracted from the real threat, China, according to one former US presi...

14 Jan 2022

China’s economic forecasts slashed, but growth remains on the horizon

While China’s growth forecasts were revised down this week, moderate inflation has provided policymakers with a degree of flexibility adjusting the ...

13 Jan 2022

How will North Korea play its cards in 2022?

Should the international community expect the regime to overhaul its geostrategic posture in response to new internal, regional and global development...

11 Jan 2022

How likely is a direct military confrontation with China?

Does China pose a genuine military threat to Australia or have “hawkish” observers exaggerated tensions? ...

10 Jan 2022

Unmanned maritime vessels: Military gamechanger or expensive prototype?

Findings from the littoral combat ship (LCS) in the United States, a vessel that boasts a streamlined crew of 40 members, has demonstrated that reduce...

7 Jan 2022

Sweden launches Psychological Defence Agency, is it time for Australia to follow suit?

Sweden this week launched the Psychological Defence Agency, aimed exclusively at identifying and combating foreign information campaigns. With the ris...

6 Jan 2022

Xi, Putin laud Sino-Russian friendship in end of year conference – but will the love-in last?

At a video conference in mid-December, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin reiterated their common interests and reaffirm...

5 Jan 2022

Deteriorating Croatian-Serbian relations, a flashpoint for NATO and Russia

Major increases in Serbia’s military budget, supported by China and Russia, coupled with a war of words between the leaders of Croatia and Serbia ha...

4 Jan 2022

Democratisation of technology in the era of great power competition

From drones to cyber operations and clandestine SOF missions, how has the democratisation of technology shaped the contest for control in the era of g...

24 Dec 2021

Strengthening ties: The value of enhancing a Philippine-Australia strategic partnership

As the Commonwealth government embarked on one of Australia’s largest and most ambitious naval capability upgrades since Federation following the c...

23 Dec 2021

Latest on the Joint Air Battle Management System

In August, the Department of Defence shortlisted Lockheed Martin Australia and Northrop Grumman Australia as finalists for the AIR 6500 Phase I projec...

22 Dec 2021

Taiwan is not a ‘chess piece’, warns China

In the past two years, Beijing has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over Taiwan, angering Taipei and causi...

20 Dec 2021

Exploring South Korea’s emergence as a key geostrategic ally

Canberra is well placed to deepen its partnership with Seoul as South Korea looks to bolster its contribution to regional security. ...

17 Dec 2021

Reciprocating Washington’s military commitment to Canberra

Why Canberra must proactively lay the ground work for an expanded US presence in Australia. ...

15 Dec 2021

Analysing the timing of Defence’s Taipan decision

Why has the Commonwealth government suddenly decided to retire the Taipan fleet after years of well-documented trouble? ...

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Jan 21 2022

Israel places order for three Dakar Class subs from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has confirmed that the company intends to enter into an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence...

Jan 21 2022

CRF awards new tranche of defence innovation grants

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Jan 21 2022

EOS announces new deputy CEO

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Anonymous - The M795 is antiquated with limited range and reduced lethality. It is time for the ADF to purchase artillery with engagement ranges beyond 40km........

Thales Australia to commence Lithgow Arms facility... - 19 hours ago.

Derek - In reply to your first question, no ADF Abrams tank rounds have been shot in anger. That proves their deterrence value to Australia because no tank.......

Defending investment in armoured vehicle capabilit... - 23 hours ago.

Anonymous -

"The main role of an MBT is to destroy the enemy. Full stop."

... which it cannot do once "spiked" ....................

Exploring a new approach to Defence spending - 1 day ago.

A Dose of reality - Beautifully put. So obvious once said.....

Anonymous - The Chinese economy will implode and remain in stagnation just like the Japanese did.....

China’s economic forecasts slashed, but growth rem... - 2 days ago.

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