Analysis

Avoid the mistakes of the past and build what we need, we can sort out the rest later

March 27 2023

With speculation that the upcoming Defence Strategic Review will see some cuts to programs to reallocate funding for other programs, we can’t help ...

Common AUKUS-designed submarine would be best industrial and economic option

Opinion: With the conversation around Australia’s nuclear submarine options of either Astute or Virginia Class boats now decided with the government identifying a pathway...

March 24 2023

Will ‘impactful projection’ see the return of the fixed-wing Naval Air Arm?

Australia’s pursuit of “impactful projection” marks a major step change in the nation’s strategic direction and capabilities — as part of this shift, will we see a...

March 23 2023

More to be done to secure Indo-Pacific prosperity: UTS academic

Nothing in life is guaranteed and nowhere is this a truer statement than in the realm of economic prosperity and stability, particularly in the hotly contested environs of...

March 22 2023

Are we making the wrong assumptions with our DSR?

While the concept of “impactful projection” is expected to form the foundation of the much anticipated Defence Strategic Review, some strategic thinkers, like Austin...

March 21 2023

Undersea warfare capability should surface in DSR

Opinion: Economic coercion, cyber attacks, aggressive behaviour in international waters, incursions into national air spaces, and other assertive actions have revealed China...

March 17 2023

Is AUKUS Australia’s coming of age moment or is there more work to be done?

Australia’s participation in the trilateral AUKUS agreement and the planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been billed as a “coming of age” moment for...

March 17 2023

Let’s get real, why are we still listening to Paul Keating?

There, I said it. Former prime minister and long-time pearl clutcher, Paul Keating, has used an address to the National Press Club to launch a scathing attack on the recent...

March 16 2023

Preparing to assess the fallout of the Defence Strategic Review

Despite the hype still settling following the AUKUS submarine announcement, our focus must shift to preparing to conduct a detailed analysis of the forthcoming Defence...

March 15 2023

‘Age of American naval dominance is over’, retired US naval officer warns

Ahead of the transformative AUKUS announcement, retired US Navy officer Jerry Hendrix has issued a concerning warning for the US and its global allies, that “The United...

March 14 2023

‘History has a way of correcting anomalies’, Beazley warns our path ahead won’t be easy

There is an old Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times”, and the world in which we live in is certainly delivering, yet the peace, prosperity, and stability...

March 13 2023

Exclusive: MAJGEN King sets record straight on Black Hawk acquisition

MAJGEN Jeremy King, Head Land Capability at the Department of Defence, sits down with Defence Connect’s Liam Garman to dispel the myths surrounding the Australian Army’s...

March 10 2023

By all means buy off the shelf, but build sovereign industry as well

With growing speculation the upcoming Defence Strategic Review will call for expedited, off-the-shelf acquisitions to beef up capability across the services rapidly —...

March 09 2023

Australian grand strategy is about continuation of our way of life

Opinion: What we need is a grand strategy that overarches the DSR recommendations and says simply that Australia and all Australians are committed to maintaining the freedoms...

March 08 2023

The lessons of the bombing of Darwin

Opinion: When war came to Darwin’s skies 81 years ago, a city’s fate rested in the hands of a few patriots, writes Luke Gosling OAM, Member for Solomon.

March 07 2023

Enduring partnerships key to regional stability: UK Chief of Air Staff

In an increasingly multipolar world, historic links with like-minded nations will prove pivotal in responding to global threats like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes...

March 06 2023

Defence Strategic Review must tackle Australia’s drone vulnerability

Opinion: One of the most striking aspects of the Ukraine war has been the impact of drones. Global audiences have been enthralled by YouTube videos of Russian tanks reduced...

February 27 2023

A nuclear South Korea and the Indo-Pacific

Amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and more broadly across the Indo-Pacific, many nations have responded with drastically increased defence capabilities — South...

February 27 2023

In defence of democracy, Australia must become a serious nation

No matter where one looks, the democratic world is besieged — at home, we face the challenges of increasingly polarised populations, abroad, we face the growing question...

February 24 2023

‘It is about decision superiority’: Networks fundamental to delivering impactful projection

With the ADF actively pursuing the development and fielding of an “integrated” joint force, Defence Connect’s latest webcast, hosted in partnership with Northrop...

February 23 2023

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