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In defence of democracy, Australia must become a serious nation
No matter where one looks, the democratic world is besieged — at home, we face the challenges of increasingly polarised populations, abroad, we...
February 24 2023
‘It is about decision superiority’: Networks fundamental to delivering impactful projection
With the ADF actively pursuing the development and fielding of an “integrated” joint force, Defence Connect’s latest webcast, hosted in partnership with Northrop...
February 23 2023
Teeth v Tail: The DSR, ADF, and manpower
It is one of the central sticking points at the core of Australia’s tactical and strategic military capabilities: manpower — with the Defence Strategic Review set...
February 22 2023
Defence Connect’s DSR priorities for delivering ‘impactful projection’
With just weeks from the public release of the Defence Strategic Review, the Defence Connect editorial team has compiled their list of outcome priorities they believe should...
February 20 2023
Chinese cameras: More than meets the eye
Opinion: Recent national concerns about the risk of installed Chinese-manufactured security cameras at sensitive government sites have exposed the tip of an iceberg, explains...
February 17 2023
US is setting Australia up: Former Australian diplomat
Former Australian diplomat John Lander has made explosive claims that Washington is setting Australia up for disaster in any confrontation — with Lander believing the US...
February 14 2023
Kongsberg Defence Australia signs 5-year LAND 19 sustainment contract
Kongsberg Defence Australia has signed a five-year sustainment contract with Raytheon Australia for the NASAMS capability being delivered to the Australian Army under Project...
February 14 2023
It is time to restore engineers to their rightful place in the world
Opinion: Has engineering had its heyday? This might sound like an absurd question as we enter 2023 with an energy crisis, a global shortage of scientific and technical...
February 13 2023
Germany’s military weakness emboldened Russia, weakened Europe and lessons for Australia
Imagine nearly a century after the end of the Second World War telling Europeans that German military weakness would be one of the key factors hindering European resistance...
February 13 2023
Airborne jamming system defeats German air defence radar
German defence company Hensoldt has successfully defeated several air defence radars with its Kalaetron Attack jamming system.
February 10 2023
Industry expert delivers forecast for Defence Strategic Review
The Defence Strategic Review release date is fast approaching as Defence Connect sat down with XTEK Group chairman and industry insider Mark Stevens for his forecast of the...
February 10 2023
India strengthens regional power projection with new carrier capabilities
While many have claimed the aircraft carrier is dead, many powers seem to have missed the memo recognising the growing importance of fleet-based air power. India is the...
February 10 2023
Austal Australia launches fifth evolved Cape Class
Launched at Western Australia’s Henderson Shipyard, the future ADV Cape Woolamai was under construction for 12 months and launched just four months after the most recently...
February 09 2023
Supply chain resilience a major concern, warns Biden adviser
Despite attempts to bolster national and supply chain resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about the growing economic and strategic power of an increasingly...
February 09 2023
Opinion: Planning for Australia to win ‘must win’ wars
The world is back to being a dangerous place. In Europe, Russia is fighting a major war as it tries to capture Ukraine. In the Indo-Pacific, China is building a very large,...
February 08 2023
‘Once-great superpower, in decline’, US senator responds to Chinese spy flight
Following a successful shoot down of Beijing’s spy balloon off the east coast of the United States, firebrand US Senator Marco Rubio has warned of Beijing’s intent and...
February 07 2023
Learning the lessons of the past, key to future success: UNSW academic
With just weeks before the release of the Defence Strategic Review, UNSW Canberra historian Richard Dunley has identified similarities in the geostrategic challenges...
February 06 2023
UK Army no longer ‘top tier fighting force’, warns US general
A senior US general has issued a major wake-up call to British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, telling the United Kingdom that the British Army is “no longer” a top tier...
February 03 2023
Countdown is on to 2025: US Air Force general warns
“My gut tells me we will fight in 2025,” troubling words US Air Force General Michael Minihan has issued as warning to his command — raising questions about the US,...
February 02 2023
Japan identifies next-gen military wish list to counter China
In the face of growing tensions over Taiwan and repeated aggression from North Korea, Japan has stepped up its unprecedented military modernisation following South...
January 31 2023