Opinion

Challenges for the nuclear submarine task force

October 13 2021

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

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.

October 12 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 alliance-based deterrence in...

September 30 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 submarine fleet promised...

September 28 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 national security strategy...

September 24 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 navigated this unique...

September 13 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, director business...

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

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