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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
Is talk of defence budget, schedule ‘blowouts’ overblown?
Insight: Have claims of “systemic” mismanagement of major defence projects been exaggerated?
October 20 2022
Is Putin doomed to repeat history?
Will Russian President Vladimir Putin’s desperate push to win the war on Ukraine prove to be a repeat of the errors of his predecessors?
October 19 2022
Cyber expert shares top security tips for businesses on a budget
A cyber security expert has shared his essential tips for small- to medium-sized businesses that have just begun navigating their cyber security journey.
October 18 2022
A best practice approach for naval acquisitions
Opinion: How can Defence optimise the naval acquisition process amid cost blowouts and delays? RAN veteran and defence analyst Christopher Skinner explores.
October 17 2022
The rise of biometrics in Australian defence
Opinion: Daltrey CEO Blair Crawford offers insights into the transformative impact of biometrics technology in the modern battlespace.
October 14 2022
How critical are IFVs to Australia’s future warfighting posture?
Are Australia’s future infantry fighting vehicles fundamental to the ADF’s warfighting success?
October 13 2022
Responding to North Korea’s latest provocation
How should the United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific respond to Pyongyang’s continued defiance of the international rules-based order?
October 10 2022
Devising a cohesive warfighting strategy
Why the Defence Strategic Review must unite the services under a common strategy to strengthen the warfighting force.
October 04 2022
Australian industry must focus on sustainment of defence capability
Opinion: RAN veteran and defence analyst Christopher Skinner explains how Australia can shore up its sustainment capability before proceeding with major defence...
October 03 2022
Has Washington changed its tune on Taiwan?
Has the US abandoned its policy of “strategic ambiguity” to send a clear signal to Beijing amid its continued intimidation of Taipei?
September 29 2022
European energy crisis expected to hit new heights with leaks found in Nord Steam 1 and 2 pipelines
Stunning aerial imagery has shown the extent of the leaks, with world leaders suggesting that the pipelines were targeted as “an act of sabotage”.
September 28 2022
Staying ahead in a compounding threat landscape
Daniel dos Santos from Forescout Technologies explains why organisations must look beyond traditional strategies to secure infrastructure from emerging cyber threats.
September 27 2022
AUKUS faces triple-pronged challenge
What obstacles lie ahead for the trilateral technology-sharing agreement?
September 26 2022
Retired Australian Major General: ‘Putin and his military privately accept they could lose’
Retired Major General Mick Ryan turned to Twitter to unpack the Kremlin’s primary military objectives following the recent reserve mobilisation, and what the mobilisation...
September 23 2022
Why humans remain vital for effective cyber security
Opinion: As the power of computers increased during the past decade, concerns have been expressed about their ability to replace human workers. Matias Madou from Secure...
September 21 2022
Reimagining the Collins Class fleet’s operational posture
Should Canberra consider enhancing the offensive capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines?
September 20 2022
Directed energy weapons for the ADF
Opinion: A recent report from the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) on the development and application of directed energy weapons has timely insight for Australia’s...
September 19 2022
The CSTO — doomed to failure?
Earlier this week, it was revealed that an estimated 49 Armenian soldiers died following military strikes from neighbouring Azerbaijan, prompting the Armenian government...
September 15 2022
Is arming Taiwan the best way to avoid war?
Should the West continue to support the modernisation of Taiwan’s military capability to deter Chinese aggression?
September 14 2022
Assessing the future of land combat capability
Should Defence press ahead with its investments in next-generation land combat capability or is it time to reallocate resources elsewhere to reflect changes in modern...
September 13 2022