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L3Harris demonstrates integrated networking for next-gen US Army operations
L3Harris has demonstrated an integrated mission networking capability during US Army Lightning Surge exercises, showcasing how res...
Government unveils US$3bn facility to supercharge Australian defence industry
The Albanese government has unveiled the US$3 billion (4.2 billion) Defence Industry Growth Facility to provide loans, guarantees,...
Lockheed Martin unveils AI-powered battle manager for Guam missile defence
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated an AI-enabled battle management prototype designed to integrate Guam’s growing integrated air a...
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye: My 5 favourite analysis pieces of the last few years
The time has come for me to call time. After nearly four years with Defence Connect (this time) and nearly a decade in total, I wi...
HMAS Stuart deploys as Australia expands its Indo-Pacific maritime presence
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Stuart has departed Western Australia for a new regional presence deployment, joining a growing...
Feature Insights
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...
January 05 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 great power competition?
January 04 2022
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 creation of the AUKUS...
December 24 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 project, aimed at delivering...
December 23 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 causing deep concerns in...
December 22 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.
December 20 2021
Reciprocating Washington’s military commitment to Canberra
Why Canberra must proactively lay the ground work for an expanded US presence in Australia.
December 17 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?
December 15 2021
Responding to criticism of the nuclear subs delivery timeline
Navy veteran and defence industry analyst Christopher Skinner responds to a recent editorial published in The Australian, which laments the delivery timeline for...
December 14 2021
Looking beyond the Loyal Wingman
Why Australia must begin investigating long-range airpower capability beyond the Loyal Wingman program.
December 10 2021
The decline of American naval superiority, the National Defense Authorization Act 2022 and the re-emergence of navalism
With an ageing fleet and quantitative disadvantage against potential adversaries, the US has ceded its long held naval superiority. Defence Connect analyses whether the...
December 09 2021
Is there a geopolitical undercurrent stirring tensions in the Solomon Islands?
Is the Solomon Islands the latest among a swathe of Indo Pacific nations to fall victim to a broader geopolitical struggle in the region?
December 06 2021
China’s plan to ‘co-opt’ the internet
The Chinese Communist Party is endeavouring to reshape norms of internet usage as part of its push for global cyber supremacy, according to a new report.
December 02 2021
Weighing up the options — Astute or Virginia Class?
Which nuclear-powered submarine capability would be best suited for the Royal Australian Navy?
November 30 2021
The Loyal Wingman in a league of its own
Australia’s Loyal Wingman, the country’s first domestically designed and built combat drone, has really taken off since it began as a concept just over a year ago with...
November 29 2021
The game-changing potential of the B-21
The B-21 is expected to be the world’s most advanced, cost-effective long-range strike capability. With recent technology sharing arrangements in place under the AUKUS...
November 26 2021
How will the Five Eyes combat cyber threats in 2022?
The Five Eyes are set to adopt new strategies in the fight against state-backed cyber criminals as threat levels surge. Roger Spence from ASX-listed cyber security company...
November 24 2021
Assessing Biden’s new approach to US-China relations
How will Xi Jinping respond to the Biden administration’s efforts to “recalibrate” relations, and what impact will this have on Australia’s geostrategic posture?
November 23 2021
Russia’s private military footprint in Africa
State-linked Russian private military contractors have spearheaded a new wave of kinetic, economic and information warfare across the developing world. How can the West...
November 22 2021
Maximising India’s contribution to order in the Indo-Pacific
Assessing India's new role in supporting regional security efforts in the Indo-Pacific.
November 19 2021