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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Mobilisation v activation: Planning for a whole-of-nation strategy to defend the nation

The government’s Defence Strategic Review highlighted the need for a “whole-of-government” approach to national defence, but in recognising this key ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 24 Aug 2023

China continues expanding influence, presence and power projection across the globe

It is no secret that Beijing has been actively building a global network of economic and military infrastructure, building influence and its presence as part of its march ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 23 Aug 2023

Yes, the US Navy is ‘still more powerful’ than China, but it is relative

Adjunct professor, Australia-China Relations Institute at UTS, Greg Austin has caused quite the debate highlighting the comparative strength of the US Navy over the ...

NAVAL • Tue, 22 Aug 2023

Do we need to better utilise our most precious resource?

There is no escaping the fact that the Australian Defence Force is slated to undergo some truly transformative capability developments. However, are we utilising our most ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Confronting disorder – Who is better prepared, the US or China?

Great power competition is well and truly the flavour of the month, but as the world holds its breath around competition between the US and China, broader international ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 16 Aug 2023

We’re an island, for crying out loud! We need a bigger, stronger Navy

It goes without saying that the ongoing debate about the future of Australia’s surface fleet is shaping up to be one of the most contentious decisions in recent ...

NAVAL • Thu, 17 Aug 2023

Babcock commences construction on $31m Adelaide facility

Babcock Australasia and South Australia’s leading developer, Commercial & General, have announced construction has commenced on a new $31 million integrated, ...

INDUSTRY • Mon, 14 Aug 2023

Does China’s slowing economy make them more dangerous?

There is an old saying about the most dangerous animal being the one with nothing to lose – now, with growing concerns about an economic slowdown and mounting ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Babcock pitches frigate solution to expand Navy firepower, fleet

Babcock has responded to the growing speculation about the future Tier 2 combatants identified in the Defence Strategic Review, drawing on the experience and expertise ...

NAVAL • Fri, 11 Aug 2023

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