Stephen Kuper

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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.

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Updated DDGX report reveals plans for ‘reduced’ US large surface combatant fleet

An updated report to Congress detailing the progress and planning of the US Navy’s next large surface combatant (LCS), the DDG(X), has revealed tentative plans for ...

NAVAL • Fri, 05 Jan 2024

New Year kicks off with reinvigorated calls for a national security strategy

In an increasingly dangerous world, planning to face the challenges is as important as directly responding. With this in mind, once again we have to ask, is an Australian ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 03 Jan 2024

A double standard? Emphasis on OPV weapons overlooks other undergunned vessels

The year 2023 was definitely a year of hammering a number of the Royal Australian Navy’s major recapitalisation programs, namely the Arafura and Hunter Class, ...

NAVAL • Tue, 02 Jan 2024

Missing in action? Lack of Aussie presence in Red Sea raises concerning questions

Opinion: Australia’s refusal to deploy a warship to support the multinational effort to secure global maritime trade corridors has rightfully raised a few eyebrows

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 20 Dec 2023

‘Recruit in, not screen out’ – Defence defends recruitment strategy, outcomes

With 2024 shaping up to be a big year for defence capability delivery, questions still remain about recruiting our most precious resource, the men and women of the ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 19 Dec 2023

Closing in on 2 years: What if Putin ‘wins’ in Ukraine?

There is no escaping that for both sides, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been costly, in terms of both blood and treasure. It has revealed the shattered, weakened ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 18 Dec 2023

US request for Middle East support reveals limits of superpower

While Australia, like many US allies, has actively provided military forces to help maintain stability in the Middle East, the most recent request from the United States ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 15 Dec 2023

What is more dangerous? Taiwan or the South China Sea?

While much of the speculation about the potential for future conflict between China and the United States and its allies is focused on Taiwan and its surrounds, ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Red Alert! Concerns grow over Europe’s dramatic military weakness

Despite repeated reassurances that Europe would rally to meet the challenges presented by a resurgent Russia and an increasingly belligerent China challenging European ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 12 Dec 2023

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