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"Less prepared than in 1941": Experts stark warning of China's growth and Australia's readiness
Dr Ross Babbage and Michael Pezzulo recently discussed how sovereign capability priorities and geopolitical risks, specifically re...
US Space Force completes acquisition overhaul to accelerate delivery of combat capabilities
The US Space Force has completed a major restructuring of its acquisition enterprise, establishing nine mission-focused portfolio ...
CBA chief economist Luke Yeaman clarifies ‘critical breaking point in oil exports’ at Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit
Commonwealth Bank of Australia chief economist Luke Yeaman has simultaneously warned of an approaching critical breaking point in ...
Department of Defence to ‘enable, not gatekeep’ industry on sensitive data, expertise guidelines
Department of Defence has committed to “enable, not gatekeep” the defence industry in regard to current guidelines around sens...
Submarine simulator opens at HMAS Stirling
A new submarine training simulator has opened for Royal Australian Navy officers to enhance their expertise in undersea warfare.
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With eyes on Beijing, US Air Force shakes up future force priorities, tactics
Any conflict, no matter the scale in the Indo-Pacific, will depend on the sustainable application of decisive airpower, the calculations of which...
November 20 2024
Warhammer 101: What it is, and why it appeals to soldiers on both sides of the war in Ukraine
Warhammer 40,000 is a 37-year-old wargame and it is proving a hit with soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine … Here’s what it is, and why it might resonate...
November 19 2024
It is now more a question of can America defend Taiwan, not will it
America’s increasingly complex global commitments, particularly at flashpoints in the Middle East and Europe, are placing increasing strain on the finite resources of...
November 18 2024
As VP Vance links freedom of speech to US military assistance, could a Trump presidency kill AUKUS?
The incoming US vice president has said the US expects its military partners to respect US values – so what does this mean in the context of Australia’s struggles...
November 15 2024
Veterans, defence community paying the price for government inaction on violent activism
Australian military veterans and the defence community have once again paid the price for the federal government's “kid gloves approach” to violent activism.
November 14 2024
Too big to fail? If JP 9102 is no longer fit for purpose, what about Hunter?
It is one of Australia’s biggest ever defence projects, with the future Hunter Class frigates to form the backbone of the Royal Australian Navy for much of the next...
November 13 2024
Responding to the return of ‘self-interested’ national policy making
It may leave a bitter taste in the mouths of some, but “self-interested” national policy making is about to get a significant rebrand with the help of lessons...
November 12 2024
Rewriting the rule book: Trumpism v the old world order
The incoming Trump administration is gearing up for a major showdown with the post-World War II order to reshape it in America’s favour – but that doesn’t...
November 11 2024
Step it up: Trump 2.0 will expect increased defence spending
Australia is a nation that has always prided itself on “punching above its weight” in its relationship with the United States. Despite this history, the new Trump...
November 08 2024
Staffing concerns should not hold back the expansion of the RAN
Opinion: In the maritime-dominated Indo-Pacific, the Royal Australian Navy will play an increasingly pivotal role in the future of Australia’s national security, but we...
November 07 2024
In the hot seat: Senate estimates issues for Defence raise serious questions
Opinion: As we head into another estimates period, Defence’s budget, its spending habits and processes are firmly in the crosshairs and raising some serious questions...
November 06 2024
Election fallout: What the US election means for Pax Americana
As the world holds its breath for the outcome of the US presidential election, the aftermath will reshape the global order and balance of power for decades to come, but what...
November 05 2024
Big industry gives way to agile capability development, shared IP to bulk out allied supply chains
With much of the emphasis focusing on the contributing factors that underpin the “big industrial base”, enhancing the allied supply chain depends on getting the...
November 04 2024
Australia must contest the People’s Republic of China as an economic option in the Indo-Pacific
Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has shared his thoughts on the direction the Australian government should be taking to counter competing economic and security...
November 01 2024
Pentagon lifts lid on latest defence industrial strategy to counter peer competitors
As potential adversaries continue to marshal their industrial and economic potential, the United States is responding with its implementation plan for the National Defense...
October 31 2024
Distracted superpower: To effectively confront Beijing, Washington needs to limit European, Middle East efforts
The continued deterioration of the global security environment is rapidly pulling the attention and focus of America in multiple different directions – now experts are...
October 30 2024
Defence’s recycled autonomy announcements – fool me once, shame on you…
Opinion: Last week, Richard Marles and Pat Conroy trumpeted Exercise Autonomous Warrior as “AUKUS Pillar II in action”, but for Strategic Analysis...
October 28 2024
Defence releases new approaches to market
The Commonwealth has released a raft of new approaches to market in an effort to continue building Australian defence capability, including warehousing, design and space...
October 28 2024
If Japan could use an economic security strategy, shouldn’t Australia consider one also?
Tokyo-based Rintaro Nishimura of The Asia Group has called on the Japanese government to consider a holistic, big-picture economic security strategy as the next logical...
October 25 2024
New president, new vision: Subianto advocates for ‘non-aligned, self-sufficient’ Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made some bold aspirations for the future of the country during his inauguration speech this week.
October 24 2024