Opinion

Why data will break through the next frontier of modern defence

June 14 2022

Anthony Read from IFS APJ & MEA explains why defence leaders must “embrace the next frontier of modern defence” by leveraging intelligent da...

Undersea autonomous capability; the trade-off between crewed and uncrewed

Opinion: Former naval officer and defence industry analyst Chris Skinner refutes the notion that defence must choose between crewed or uncrewed vehicles.

June 07 2022

Ready to embark: Digitalisation and technology hit shipbuilding

Opinion: Industry 4.0 undoubtedly transformed manufacturing organisations across the globe but stopped short of impacting military and commercial shipbuilders, along with...

May 19 2022

The character of the modern battlefield and role of the digital warrior

Opinion: Major General (Ret’d) Rupert Jones CBE analyses the degree to which technology has changed the way that we fight across battlefields from Ukraine to Mosul.

May 17 2022

Antarctica adrift: Australia’s southern blind spot

Read Dr Elizabeth Buchanan’s remarks for the 2022 Sea Power Conference panel on maritime competition on Australia’s southern flank – Antarctica.

May 16 2022

New veterans employment guide supports veteran pathways

Opinion: BAE Systems Australia has launched a Veterans Employment Best Practice guide to share the company’s experience and success in attracting, recruiting and retaining...

April 28 2022

A Milestones Approach to introduction of small nuclear reactors in Australia

Navy veteran and defence industry analyst Christopher Skinner examines whether the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Milestones Approach should be adopted in...

April 13 2022

Why Australia’s Defence Force needs a digital insurgency

Opinion: If the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is to keep pace with modern practices and digitally transform its operations, it will require an insurgency from within. It...

April 12 2022

Is C-UAS neglecting AI?

The success of counter-UAS (C-UAS) defences often depends on a single factor: the ability of a human operator to correctly identify and react to a drone threat, writes Oleg...

March 23 2022

How shared infrastructure collaboration will boost defence productivity

We must work collaboratively on secure shared infrastructure for Australia’s sovereign industry to meet the big challenges of providing Defence capability. Daniel Lai, CEO...

March 16 2022

Why Defence must tackle its digital skills crisis with ferocity

The digital skills and technology gap in the military is well known and being discussed with increasing urgency. But beyond the need to embrace the latest technology on the...

March 14 2022

The three key logistics and supply chain focuses for the defence industry in 2022 and beyond

The use of software to manage IT infrastructures and mission critical weapons systems has made huge advancements within military organisations and their in-service support...

March 11 2022

Submarine basing on Australia’s east coast – issues for early discussion

Navy veteran and defence industry analyst Christopher Skinner unpacks the Commonwealth government’s recent decision to develop a new naval base along Australia’s east...

March 10 2022

If you do not have interoperability, you do not have an alliance

Systematic founder and CEO Michael Holm writes about the threats he sees Australia facing as he returns to a badly shaken Europe.

March 02 2022

Government needs to support our Aussie defence industry – it’s good for our sovereignty, good for our regions

The Prime Minister and Defence Minister may have elevated their language on conflict and the need for greater sovereignty, but the truth is there is a yawning gap between...

February 17 2022

Should Canberra pursue Washington’s cyber security strategy?

With the White House implementing a “zero trust” architecture strategy to improve the US government’s cyber security protocols, cyber security analysts Gary Kinghorn...

February 03 2022

Lessons from Australia’s National Aircraft Pavement Maintenance Program

For more than a decade, Australia’s National Aircraft Pavement Maintenance (NAPM) Program has found increasingly efficient techniques for maintaining the average weighted...

December 08 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 geostrategic posture?

November 23 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 enhancing joint...

October 26 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 Australia Rex Patrick.

October 25 2021

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