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Experts warn of Iranian cyber retaliation against infrastructure, media targets following US strikes
Iranian hackers are already spinning up their response to joint US and Israeli strikes and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ...
Actor Russel Crowe appointed honorary Commander of the Royal Australian Navy
Famous Oscar-winning actor Russel Crowe has been appointed an honorary Commander in the Royal Australian Navy during a ceremony he...
Former RAN captain Mona Shindy ousted from advisory board over alleged anti-Israel posts
The most senior former Muslim naval officer in the country, retired Royal Australian Navy captain Mona Shindy, has reportedly been...
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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Feature Insights
Governments line up to work with the Taliban
Over recent weeks, governments from near and far have lined up to improve their relations with the new rulers of Afghanistan. While some paint the...
August 30 2021
Australia and Japan’s alliance key to space race success
Dr Alex Grant, CEO and co-founder of Myriota, explains why Australia must leverage its partnership with Japan to accelerate the growth of its sovereign space capabilities.
August 27 2021
Securing the nation’s data — Today’s most important defence
Paul Leahy from Qlik explains how Defence can best execute its new data strategy and build the nation’s resilience in today’s threat environment.
August 25 2021
Why we need an Australian sovereign space industry
Australia must reduce its dependence on foreign-owned space technology by redoubling efforts to harness local know-how and build a truly sovereign space sector, according to...
August 24 2021
Why cyber security in Australia is riper for disruption than ever before
Bruce Bennie from Juniper Networks highlights the evolving security risks posed by emboldened, malicious cyber actors.
August 20 2021
Networking Earth and orbit
The Internet of Space Things will connect sensors and relay comms to create new industries while improving existing sectors, write Professor Alan Duffy, Space Technology...
August 16 2021
Why the Future Submarine Program needs a truly national supply chain
The Future Submarine Program is the biggest defence procurement in Australian history, and their construction must be a truly national endeavour, writes Naval Group Australia...
August 13 2021
Grappling with the new cyber paradigm
Nader Anabtawi from Palo Alto Networks weighs in on the growing threats to national security posed by malicious cyber actors.
August 11 2021
The multifaceted benefits of the sovereign guided missiles project
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price explains why the sovereign guided missiles program is a critical step towards building a resilient industrial base.
August 10 2021
Rallying behind Australia’s veteran community
Amid yet further lockdowns, there’s never been a more important time to support our veteran community. This Legacy Week, be sure to reach out and get behind your local...
August 09 2021
How will Beijing react to Taiwan’s latest arms boost?
The US has doubled down on its support for Taiwan, approving over $1 billion in new arms sales, but will this latest action provoke further aggression from Beijing?
August 06 2021
Russia’s ongoing grey-zone warfare
While military theorists remain fixated on the civilisational joust between the US and China, the once great Russian bear crept into the shadows building economic, military...
August 05 2021
Delivering Australia's future frigates
The Hunter Class Frigate program is making significant progress and drawing on lessons learned from past naval shipbuilding projects to establish strong foundations for...
August 04 2021
Creating a fairer defence industry for Australian SMEs
Let’s make sure that primes and Australian SMEs are able to work together to support Australia’s sovereign defence industry, writes Brent Clark, CEO of the Australian...
August 03 2021
Australia on the road to Glasgow and beyond
Can climate change solutions also be defence capability solutions? Former RAN Officer Christopher Skinner examines the link between emerging energy technologies and powering...
August 02 2021
Japan’s new defence posture sparks Beijing backlash
Analysts weigh in on the diplomatic row triggered by Japan’s new defence white paper.
July 30 2021
Managing China’s missile threat
How should Australia prepare for the potential launch of a missile attack from China? A former deputy secretary of the Department of Defence weighs in.
July 28 2021
Initiate the mobilisation base, now
Defence must invest in a large-scale overhaul of the Army Reserves to ensure Australia’s mobilisation base is adequately trained and equipped to thwart growing regional...
July 27 2021
The vax-race, Australia and China compete to vaccinate the Indo-Pacific
China’s “Health Silk Road” has provided vaccine support to more than 80 countries, some as gifts and others with debt bills attached to them. Has Australia been able to...
July 26 2021
We cannot abandon our Afghan colleagues and comrades to the Taliban
Afghan interpreters and contractors served side by side with Australian forces. Veteran and federal MP Luke Gosling OAM calls on the Commonwealth government to repay...
July 23 2021
