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It is never too early to start planning for our next destroyers
AUKUS has opened the door for truly transformational collaboration and capability development for the three partners, so, should Australia partner...
January 13 2023
Positioning for success: Avoiding a pyrrhic victory over Taiwan
What was once considered a given victory in Taiwan now appears to be a tighter, bloodier contest according to the CSIS, so how does the US and its allies avoid a pyrrhic...
January 12 2023
CSIS wargames reveal bloody nose ‘win’ for allies over Taiwan
A new wargame conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies revealed a startling outcome for both sides in the event of an invasion of Taiwan.
January 11 2023
Let’s not cut Australian data off from the rest of the world
Opinion: If the recent cyber attacks and data breaches making the news in Australia have not given organisations across the country pause for thought to consider where and...
December 23 2022
Fleet of B-21s costed at $28bn
A fleet of 12 B-21 Raiders would cost Australia up to $28 billion, according to estimates from a leading think tank.
December 13 2022
Ventia contracted for SKA radio telescope
The company has announced that it has received a three-year contract to develop critical infrastructure for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory.
December 09 2022
Crafting an ADF innovation strategy that fits today’s environment
Opinion: Dr Carl Rhodes, founder of Robust Policy and former director of RAND Australia, assesses how Defence can enhance its innovation strategy.
December 08 2022
Balancing regional power with a commitment to democracy
Australia must balance its commitment to liberal democracy while keeping Pacific Island nations on side, a recent report has outlined.
December 07 2022
The energy dilemma facing the ADF
Over-reliance on imported fuel stocks would leave the economy and Defence vulnerable to supply shocks, findings show.
December 06 2022
Titomic expands presence in US defence market
The ASX-listed manufacturer has established a reseller agreement with a US defence firm in a bid to expand its footprint.
December 06 2022
US Army selects Bell Textron design for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft contract
The US Army has confirmed that is has selected Bell Textron’s V-280 Valor for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft contract, with the program intended to...
December 06 2022
Chinese influence extends over Indonesian airwaves
China’s influence has continued to saturate the media of Australia’s northern neighbour, with public and private broadcasters alike found to disseminate Chinese...
November 30 2022
New report touts ‘AUKUS visa’
The introduction of an “AUKUS visa” is among a raft of recommendations proposed to support a “transformation” of Australia’s sovereign defence...
November 29 2022
New details emerge on Chinese debt diplomacy
Chinese debt diplomacy threatens the sovereignty and economic viability of developing nations right across the world.
November 28 2022
Recent data shines spotlight on Iranian opposition to state repression
Recent polling data has shown widespread opposition to compulsory hijab-wearing in Iran across both gender and age. Will emerging liberalism threaten the existence of the...
November 25 2022
It’s not time for the diplomatic route with Russia, experts warn
While many call for Ukraine, Russia and the United States to join the negotiating table, experts from the RAND Corporation have warned that embarking on the diplomatic avenue...
November 24 2022
Experts advise Japanese government to increase tax for new military spending
Advisers to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have urged the government to increase taxes to cover large-scale increases in the nation’s defence budget while defence...
November 23 2022
Deputy PM: Australia needs long-range strike capabilities
Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said the ADF must invest in long-range strike capability because Australia cannot rely on the US to guarantee...
November 15 2022
Skilling SOF teams to exploit the cyber vector
Amid a decrease in demand for special operations forces teams to undertake counter-terrorism operations, researchers have called for an integration of special operations...
November 14 2022
First Babcock Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate secures employment
Babcock has welcomed its first Defence Industry Pathways Program graduate employee at Babcock Australasia’s Henderson base in Western Australia.
November 08 2022
