Geopolitics and Policy - Defence Connect

Australian–Korean relations at historic high point, says Deputy Prime Minister

May 01 2024

Australian and Korean relations is at an all-time historic high and is set to continue to rise, according to comments made by Deputy Prime Minister an...

NSA employee jailed for attempted espionage, transmitting documents to Russia

The US Department of Justice has sentenced a former US National Security Agency (NSA) employee to jail for alleged attempted espionage and attempted transmitting of...

May 01 2024

We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 4)

In the era of information-driven conflict, linking together the system of systems that the modern defence apparatus has become is as important as kinetic effectors, something...

May 01 2024

Australia, Poland pledge closer ties for military, defence industry cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has pledged to maintain the close and personal relationship between Australia and Poland.

April 30 2024

With NDS and IIP out of the way, we’re still no closer to understanding what is meant by ‘Impactful Projection’

It is the cause du jour for Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles: “Impactful Projection”. But despite the release of the National Defence...

April 30 2024

New assistance package announced during ministerial visit to Ukraine

The Australian federal government has announced a new $100 million assistance package for Ukraine as Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles visits the country to witness the...

April 29 2024

US inks nearly $2bn in guided missile deals with Poland, the Netherlands

The United States’ Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved nearly $2 billion in guided missiles sales for their two NATO partners.

April 26 2024

We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 2)

Navy has undoubtedly been the biggest beneficiary of Australia’s shifting defence and national security policy over the last few years, with the 2024 National Defence...

April 26 2024

Shadow home affairs minister calls on Australia to learn lessons of the past to face the future

Senator James Paterson, shadow minister for home affairs and cyber security, has used his Anzac Oration to the Robert Menzies Institute to call on Australian policymakers and...

April 24 2024

We know what’s in, but what’s out? Assessing the reprioritisations and the ‘cuts’ of the IIP and NDS (Part 1)

Following much anticipation, we now have our first National Defence Strategy (NDS) and supporting Integrated Investment Program (IIP). But what exactly is in and what is out...

April 24 2024