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Beneath the Surface: Subterranean domain is next war-fighting arena, says Anduril founder
The subterranean domain underneath the crust of the Earth will be the globe’s next war-fighting arena, according to recent comme...
Drone training company Boresight commences trading on ASX
An Australian-based drone company has listed on the ASX today following an initial public offering of $8 million.
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Lessons from the British Isles powder keg? Migration, social cohesion, civil war, youth engagement and national security
Social media was awash with footage of an alleged beheading attempt by a Sudanese “asylum seeker” in Belfast, yet another star...
Norship secures SIDF funding to support major maritime sustainment project in Cairns
More than $5.37 million has been awarded through the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF) to support a major ...
Australian drone pilots swoop to victory at US-hosted Military International Drone Racing Tournament
Australian drone pilots have secured another crucial win at the seventh Military International Drone Racing Tournament held in the...
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Lessons from the British Isles powder keg? Migration, social cohesion, civil war, youth engagement and national security
Social media was awash with footage of an alleged beheading attempt by a Sudanese “asylum seeker” in Belfast, yet another stark warning of...
June 10 2026
Are you really sure you want to go there? Greens defence spokesman argues for ‘regional defence’ over AUKUS
As debate continues about the future of the nation’s future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, Greens defence spokesman, NSW senator David Shoebridge, has called for...
June 09 2026
Part 2: The complex challenges of integrated deterrence, China and Taiwan
Opinion: Chinese strategic intentions in relation to the Indo-Pacific are best encapsulated in Xi Jinping’s concept of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
June 06 2026
A national audit for a stronger Australia: Government’s role in restoring sovereign capability
Opinion: Defence logistics specialist Dave Grosvenor argues that a government-led national audit must be the starting point for a national action plan that must rebuild...
June 05 2026
The geopolitical implications of the return of nationalism in Europe
Opinion: Europe is experiencing a rise in nationalism driven by migration, economic pressures and ongoing conflicts. As far-right parties gain influence and anti-migrant...
June 04 2026
Sleepwalking towards disaster? Former home affairs secretary warns ‘war is coming’
Time and again, Australia’s policymakers and the public have been warned that time is running out, conflict is more likely than not, yet as a nation, we seem to be...
June 02 2026
Infrastructure is now strategy: Why the Pacific needs high-quality delivery and professional private-sector expertise
Opinion: The Quad’s Fiji port plan underscores infrastructure as strategy, with success hinging on credible, private-sector-led delivery rather than government-led ambition...
June 01 2026
Japan and Australia’s strategic imperative for deeper defence and dual-use industrial cooperation
Opinion: As we look forward to the Shangri-La Dialogue this coming weekend and expected announcements about deeper cooperation with Japan, trilateral initiatives with New...
May 30 2026
Cash? No cash here, says ASPI ‘Cost of Defence’ report
The new ASPI “Cost of Defence” report finds a record defence commitment riddled with funding shortfalls, backloaded spending and structural weaknesses that could leave...
May 29 2026
The missing link: Engaging young Aussies now mission critical if Australia is to survive and thrive
With “intergenerational equity” firmly on the government and opposition’s agenda, young Australians have, arguably, never had more power and influence, but there is...
May 27 2026
Hearts and minds: Confronting and overcoming the war on our perceptions of conflict, competition and our place in the world
Australians, like their counterparts across the Western world, are seemingly constantly under assault as adversaries – both state-based and non-state actors – are seeking...
May 26 2026
What’s behind door number 2? Collins sustainment, foreign stopgaps and the hard truth about a gap
For more than a decade, Australia’s submarine debate has been shaped by one uncomfortable reality: the country cannot afford to let the undersea arm atrophy while waiting...
May 25 2026
2026 National Defence Strategy – what’s changed? What’s still missing?
Opinion: The 2026 National Defence Strategy is a stronger and more coherent document than NDS24, but it still fails to fully address immediate deterrence requirements and the...
May 23 2026
Europe is preparing for war — and the rest of the world will pay the price
Opinion: Norway’s cancellation of Malaysia’s Naval Strike Missile deal underscores Europe’s accelerating wartime industrial mobilisation and highlights the growing...
May 22 2026
Artificial intelligence in the defence context: Levels of employment, the DIKW hierarchy and human factors
Opinion: AI is reshaping modern warfare across every level of conflict while reinforcing the need for human judgement and sovereign Australian capability, explains Air...
May 21 2026
What makes a ‘good’ national security strategy?
With the federal opposition committing to developing and implementing the nation’s first comprehensive, whole-of-nation national security strategy since 2013, maybe it is...
May 19 2026
Hardware elsewhere: Russia’s sombre Victory Day parade spooked by drone threats
Russia’s imposing array of military hardware and visiting foreign officials were thin on the ground during the country’s recent Victory Day, both groups likely spooked by...
May 18 2026
Defence industry responds to 2026 federal budget
The release of the 2026 federal budget has been dubbed the most “important and ambitious budget in decades”, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
May 14 2026
Beyond the headlines: What the 2026 federal budget really means for Australian Defence
The 2026–27 federal budget marks a defining moment in the evolution of Australia’s defence policy, representing the first major fiscal blueprint built around the Albanese...
May 13 2026
Hey true blue: Civic patriotism, civic nationalism, national security and the challenges of great power competition
As great power competition intensifies, Australia, like many Western nations, faces a growing challenge: rebuilding patriotism, social cohesion and national identity without...
May 12 2026