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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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Perfectly mediocre: Australia’s ranking in Asia Power Index reveals deeper issues
It is no secret that when measured against our Indo-Pacific neighbours, Australia’s spectrum of power and influence leaves a lot to be desired....
September 25 2024
Accidental honesty: The Quad IS all about deterring an aggressive China
Opinion: Recent comments from outgoing US President Joe Biden, caught in a “hot mic” moment, have said what everyone is thinking. But with an upcoming election,...
September 24 2024
Losing faith: Almost half of young Aussies to leave in event of conflict
As our world gets increasingly dangerous and the risks come closer to home, many would expect Australians to embrace their proud history and step forward to defend the...
September 20 2024
Beep, beep, bang, bang: With exploding pagers, deterrence gets personal
Opinion: There’s now a stark asymmetry between Israel and its enemies: their attacks on Israel can be blunted, but they are personally vulnerable and at risk of death...
September 19 2024
Questions about the UK’s ‘great power’ status begs the question, where do we rank?
A group of foreign and strategic policy experts have raised serious questions about the United Kingdom’s continuing status as a “great power”, raising...
September 18 2024
2%, 2.5% or 3% and the question of how much is enough?
It is one of those age-old questions: how much Defence spending is enough? With much of the emphasis being focused on reaching the sacred 2 per cent of GDP, in our...
September 16 2024
Fast-tracking Japan into AUKUS: ‘JAUKUS’ by frigate
Opinion: Australia’s impending $11 billion general purpose frigate decision is about more than which nation’s frigate design is best. It’s also about what...
September 12 2024
Former governor-general warns Australia to step up its defence and national security efforts
One of Australia’s most famous generals and former governor-general, Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, CVO, MC has issued a pointed warning for Australia’s policymakers and...
September 10 2024
Speed to effect: The post-DSR Army takes shape
While the rest of the Australian Defence Force grapples with the implications of the Defence Strategic Review and National Defence Strategy, the Australian Army is well on...
September 09 2024
Is the myth of the Pax Americana just that?
Few nations have benefited from the era of history known as Pax Americana or the American Peace quite like Australia has. But is the mythos surrounding this era just hype,...
September 05 2024
Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation
The Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Act 2024 supports Australia’s commitment to protecting its military secrets and strengthening...
September 05 2024
Turkish application to BRICS heralds latest nail for US-led world order
Protests across Turkey against a US Navy port visit and continuing US military presence in the country have served as the most visible battleground in this new “Cold...
September 04 2024
Did we really ‘lose’ our 10-year warning time? Or did we waste it?
Every Australian Defence strategy since the 1987 Dibb Review spruiked the concept of a “10-year warning time”, now we’re being told it no longer exists. But...
September 03 2024
The frog in boiling water: Beijing’s increased antagonism leaves many in the West caught off guard
Over the weekend, we witnessed the latest round in Beijing’s efforts to coerce the Philippines in the South China Sea, but for many “normies”, while the...
September 02 2024
Beijing’s economic slowdown spells trouble for Australia’s already stagnant, unproductive economy
With strong global headwinds battering the still fragile post-COVID economy, the last thing Australia needs is a slowdown in its primary trading partner and primary strategic...
August 30 2024
Peace, stability and President Harris
Opinion: Not since the Cold War has the US-led global order been under such immense pressure. With an impending election, how will global peace and stability fare under a...
August 29 2024
Rising tide lifts all boats: Aggregating Aussie, Kiwi acquisition, sustainment and training
In the double-edged era of mounting geopolitical challenges and tightening budgets, like-minded nations are going to need mechanisms for maximising efficiencies and value for...
August 28 2024
Their own interests will always come first: Australia warned not to repeat mistakes of Singapore Strategy with AUKUS
While it might come as a shock to many, national governments – even our firmest allies – form their policies with one thing in mind: their national interest. If...
August 23 2024
Australia urged to seriously consider next-gen British, Italian, Japanese Global Combat Air Programme
As adversarial airpower continues to evolve at breakneck speed, keeping ahead of the competitor is of paramount importance. But our options are, in many ways, limited, with a...
August 22 2024
Titan on our doorstep: Australia urged to prepare for Indonesia’s rise
Australia’s long and storied relationship with Indonesia has had its ups and downs. Now as part of the broader trend towards “multipolarity”, we are being...
August 21 2024