Opinion

An AUKUS remix delivering greater military power faster: the B-21 Raider

November 15 2023

Opinion: While much of the emphasis around AUKUS is rightfully focused on Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, there are a hos...

Be prepared, be vigilant: Early lessons from Hamas’ ambush

It goes without saying that Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel will go down in history as one of the greatest intelligence failures in history, with important...

October 11 2023

Hamas murderers’ plans won’t play out as they hope

Opinion: Hamas terrorists entered Israel on Saturday with two goals: to kill as many Israelis as possible and to abduct large numbers to be used as hostages, human shields,...

October 10 2023

International defence industry cooperation in a time of wars

Opinion: Wars are afoot. There is a very real war underway in Europe while in the Indo-Pacific, an imagined future war between China and the US worries many. In response,...

October 05 2023

With China starting to get sniffly, expect to catch a cold

With a weakening yuan, Australian exports risk a precipitous decline. It is clear that diversifying the nation’s economy must be a priority as we seek to safeguard...

September 11 2023

Mobilisation v activation: Planning for a whole-of-nation strategy to defend the nation

The government’s Defence Strategic Review highlighted the need for a “whole-of-government” approach to national defence, but in recognising this key factor,...

August 24 2023

Talisman Sabre 2023: Big lessons from a large exercise

Opinion: The biggest version of Talisman Sabre ever conducted ended on 8 August. This high-end military exercise between Australian and US military forces involved over...

August 18 2023

Opinion: Poaching a skilled workforce from our allies is a zero-sum game

While a seemingly well-intentioned solution to the workforce challenges facing Australian defence industry, encouraging skilled migration will not help Australia overcome the...

August 03 2023

Opinion: Many hands make light work and the whole-of-nation opportunities of defence industry

Delivering AUKUS and a competitive defence industrial base ultimately depends on the skills, competency, and vibrance of Australia’s skilled workforce which is why it...

August 03 2023

Tackling the Defence and defence industry workforce challenges: DSR

Just how is the Commonwealth ameliorating Defence and defence industry’s workforce shortages?

August 03 2023

Japan has the guts to call a spade, a spade

Japan doesn’t mess around or mix words in their newest Defense of Japan 2023 white paper.

July 31 2023

The need for US-led allied nations defence industrial cooperation

Opinion: In an increasingly interconnected world, where security challenges transcend national borders, the need for international cooperation in defence is rapidly becoming...

July 13 2023

Ukraine and China: Déjà vu all over again for Albanese at NATO

Opinion: Anthony Albanese faces a testing trip to the NATO meeting in Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, this week. And it shouldn’t be like this. Australia has been...

July 11 2023

Overslept: Australia waking up last in Defence recruitment race

There’s clear evidence that Australia is losing the Defence recruitment race and the gap is widening each year.

July 06 2023

Communications integral to the success of defence companies

Opinion: Defence companies in Australia have, at times, under-invested in their brand and marketing activities. Sure, there are many examples of companies competing with...

June 21 2023

What would the Pentagon’s Yoda have said about the Defence Strategic Review?

Opinion: Much has been written on the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) and potential implications of several of its proposals for the future. One recommendation on force...

June 13 2023

Conceptualising deterrence: An escalating problem

Opinion: In the Australian context, deterrence has evolved immensely since the end of the Second World War, and this evolution is set for another round of changes as the...

June 12 2023

UK’s Barrow-in-Furness gives a glimpse of Australia’s future subs program

Opinion: While it’s a lovely town, Barrow-in-Furness shows that the assembly of nuclear submarines will not create a vibrant local economy outside the walls of the...

June 07 2023

Small ships, big effects

Opinion: The introduction of a fleet of missile-armed patrol boats to the Royal Australian Navy forms a lethal and agile component of the DSR’s strategy of deterrence,...

June 06 2023

The unique nature of our service

Opinion: The families of defence members wear no medals nor uniform — they stand unrecognisable, and unseen in the shadow of their loved one — yet the ripple...

May 17 2023

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