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Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
What constitutes a ‘balanced force’ and what does that mean for the ADF?
Is it time to change our mind about the force structure and objectives of the ADF? ASPI analyst Michael Shoebridge believes that the time has come in light of the growing ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
US Navy hoists Growler to conduct NGJ developmental tests
The US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command has hoisted a real EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft into the air at the Air Combat Environmental Test and Evaluation ...
AIR • Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Next-Gen Tech Fund challenge to counter improvised threats
The Next-Generation Technologies Fund (NGTF) has sought proposals from industry and academia on Phase 2 of the Counter Improvised Threat Grand Challenge (CIT-GC).
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Strategic policy expert calls for expanded air defence interceptor capability
Dr Malcolm Davis of ASPI has called for greater Australian and allied consideration for the development of a highly capable air defence interceptor to counter the ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 23 Mar 2020
A silver lining: Pandemic fears sees growing consensus about need for true national resilience
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has joined an ever-growing choir of public policy, government and media pundits calling on the Australian government to learn from the ...
US Navy, Air Force demonstrate multi-domain interoperability
US Navy aircraft carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) have began dual carrier strike group and joint air wing operations with a ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Finalists shortlisted for Army's LAND 129 Phase 3 program revealed
The Department of Defence has confirmed that the replacement of the Army’s Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) through project LAND 129 Phase 3 has ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 19 Mar 2020
Defence Connect breaks traffic record, sets strategy for 2020 expansion
February 2020 was a standout month for Defence Connect, driven by increased international engagement and an expanded team.
Government launches 2020 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price has officially launched the 2020 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue, now in its fourth edition.