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Australia joins NATO Distributed Synthetic Training partnership as associated member
Australia has joined the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) partnership as an associated member, opening new opportunities ...
Quantum risk starts before quantum computers can break encryption
Opinion: Somewhere today, sensitive encrypted information taken from a government agency, business, or critical infrastructure ope...
RAAF MQ-4C Triton aircraft achieves initial operational capability among P-8A Poseidon, MC-55A Peregrine milestones
Australia has announced initial operational capability for its MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft following an extensive period of ope...
Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy reinforce maritime partnership under Plan Tasman
The Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing o...
ADF commitment period extended from 5 to 10 years under new policy change
The commitment period for personnel who join the permanent Australian Defence Force will be extended from five to 10 years, after ...
Opinion
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,...
September 02 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
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 the Quad, writes Guy...
August 18 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, writes Soldier On.
August 17 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
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
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
The new era of armed conflict: Imperatives for digital defence
Matt Gollings, the managing director and defence lead for Accenture ANZ, weighs in on the changing nature of warfare amid the proliferation in digital transformation...
July 22 2021
Does Australia have a fighting chance?
Amid so much talk of war, the key national security question is: Can Australia win the next war? Senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan, AO, DSC, analyses...
July 21 2021
Should Australia temper its stance on China?
The retiring secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Frances Adamson, said in a noteworthy speech at the National Press Club that China was “a...
June 28 2021
Assessing AIC commitments under the Hunter Class program
There have been numerous articles circulating around the Attack Class Submarine Project and Naval Group, and whilst it is proper to apply appropriate levels of scrutiny on...
June 22 2021