Opinion

23 Nov 2021

Assessing Biden’s new approach to US-China relations

How will Xi Jinping respond to the Biden administration’s efforts to “recalibrate” relations, and what impact will this have on Australia’s ge...

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26 Oct 2021

Preparing for war, virtually

When the leaders of Australia, the UK, and the US announced the formation of the AUKUS partnership, one of their key messages was the need to focus on...

2

25 Oct 2021

So we’ve scrapped the Naval contract, now what?

The French designed Attack Class submarine program has been aborted but a new procurement disaster now looms, writes independent senator for South Aus...

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13 Oct 2021

Challenges for the nuclear submarine task force

What hurdles lie ahead for the nuclear submarine task force? Former Royal Australian Navy officer Christopher Skinner explores. ...

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12 Oct 2021

Helping industry reap the benefits of the AUKUS deal

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price reflects on the new opportunities available to local businesses under the trilateral AUKUS partnership. ...

2

30 Sep 2021

The F-35 as the foundation of allied deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Joe North, chief executive of Lockheed Martin Australia, explains why the company’s fifth-generation fighter jet will be the “lynchpin” of allia...

2

28 Sep 2021

Timely realisation of the Australian nuclear submarine force

Former RAN officer Chris Skinner explains how Australia could fill a potential capability gap exposed ahead of the delivery of a nuclear-powered subm...

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24 Sep 2021

What does it all mean, and what can Australia do?

Senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan analyses the new AUKUS partnership, and makes the case for Australia to develop a comprehensive na...

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13 Sep 2021

Australia’s strategic deja vu

Global superpowers in decline and an unstable Indo-Pacific, we’ve seen it all before. Australia must look back into history to understand how we nav...

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2 Sep 2021

Increased complexity demands training to match

The Australian Army faces new readiness challenges as the pace of technology development and mission scope rapidly evolve, writes Neale Prescott, dire...

1

27 Aug 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 sovereig...

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25 Aug 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. ...

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24 Aug 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 spa...

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20 Aug 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. ...

1

18 Aug 2021

The Northern Territory: Pivotal to the Quad

The strategic importance of northern Australia in the nation’s defence will continue to grow amid a volatile Indo-Pacific and the re-emergence of t...

2

17 Aug 2021

New initiative fosters connection and support for female veterans

Soldier On’s Women’s Vet Connect program has kicked off across the country, supporting female veterans in their transition to civilian life, write...

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16 Aug 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 Duf...

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13 Aug 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, writ...

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11 Aug 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. ...

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10 Aug 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 indust...

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