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Dr Hillel Newman announced as new ambassador of Israel to Australia
Israeli diplomat and historian Dr Hillel Newman has been announced as the new ambassador of Israel to Australia.
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Australian Army and Navy celebrate 125 years of service
The Australian Army and Australian Navy have begun commemorations for 125 years of service.
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Really? We’re still afraid to have ‘hard conversations’ about our woeful defence capabilities?
The weekend’s renewed fighting in the Middle East reinforces the same lesson as the Russian invasion of Ukraine: the emergin...
Final Evolved Cape Class vessel delivered to Navy
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Hawke has been delivered to Defence in a ceremony at Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia....
ADF, PNGDF conduct joint training with new LandCruiser armoured vehicles
The Australian Defence Force has conducted a joint training exercise with Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel with newly acqu...
Feature Insights
China’s stake in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
The geopolitical stakes of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine “couldn’t be higher” for China, according to one observer.
February 01 2022
The population deterrent – Asymmetric warfare in Ukraine’s population centres
The Ukrainian government has embarked on an ambitious plan to mobilise the country’s citizens in the event of an invasion. Will the threat of partisan urban warfare be...
January 31 2022
Too little too late? A critique of NATO’s response to the Russian threat
Has NATO “fluffed its lines” or is de-escalation on the Russian-Ukrainian border still possible?
January 28 2022
Synergising joint Aus-UK efforts in the Indo-Pacific
How can these long-standing allies more effectively deploy resources in the region to achieve shared objectives?
January 27 2022
Redefining the Army Reserve: An Israeli case study
Australia’s Reservists have played a phenomenal role in supporting the country during national emergencies. However, this has come at the expense of developing the...
January 21 2022
Defending investment in armoured vehicle capability
Senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan responds to criticism of the Commonwealth government’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of armoured vehicles.
January 20 2022
Australian-made quantum computer reaches 99% accuracy milestone
Developed by a UNSW Sydney-led team, the silicone-based quantum computer has demonstrated that “near error-free quantum computing is possible” with modern manufacturing...
January 20 2022
Exploring a new approach to Defence spending
Was the Commonwealth government’s recent purchase of an enhanced fleet of Abrams tanks a good use of a funding “windfall”?
January 19 2022
Overcoming quantity with quality: Can the British military withstand troop cuts?
Under the British government’s force structure plan, Downing Street has resolved to reduce the size of the British Army by 9,500 soldiers to 72,500. Such a reduction marks...
January 18 2022
Why the West must end its preoccupation with Putin’s Russia
The West’s response to Russia’s encroachment of Ukrainian sovereignty has distracted from the real threat, China, according to one former US presidential hopeful.
January 17 2022
China’s economic forecasts slashed, but growth remains on the horizon
While China’s growth forecasts were revised down this week, moderate inflation has provided policymakers with a degree of flexibility adjusting the nation’s growth...
January 14 2022
How will North Korea play its cards in 2022?
Should the international community expect the regime to overhaul its geostrategic posture in response to new internal, regional and global developments?
January 13 2022
How likely is a direct military confrontation with China?
Does China pose a genuine military threat to Australia or have “hawkish” observers exaggerated tensions?
January 11 2022
Unmanned maritime vessels: Military gamechanger or expensive prototype?
Findings from the littoral combat ship (LCS) in the United States, a vessel that boasts a streamlined crew of 40 members, has demonstrated that reduced upkeep while at sea...
January 10 2022
Sweden launches Psychological Defence Agency, is it time for Australia to follow suit?
Sweden this week launched the Psychological Defence Agency, aimed exclusively at identifying and combating foreign information campaigns. With the rise in exploitable...
January 07 2022
Xi, Putin laud Sino-Russian friendship in end of year conference – but will the love-in last?
At a video conference in mid-December, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin reiterated their common interests and reaffirmed the political...
January 06 2022
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 have reignited the Balkans...
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
