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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 price is too high for our sovereignty? It’s time to ask the inconvenient question
With COVID showing no signs of going away, combined with rising tensions and coercion at the hands of our major trading partner, is it time to ask “what price is too high ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 16 Jul 2020
US Army searches for improved mission systems in FARA platform
The US Army is exploring improved mission systems configurations for both the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, as project ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Northrop Grumman awarded RAAF Triton network integration contract
Northrop Grumman has been awarded an $8 million contract to build the MQ-4C Triton Network Integration Test Environment, which will be located at RAAF Base Edinburgh in ...
Is Australia’s new defence strategy a ‘high-risk, low-reward’ posture?
Debate is swirling surrounding the release of the 2020 Defence Strategic Update and the supporting Force Structure Plan. For Victor Abramowicz of the Lowy Institute, much ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Rule Britannia: Royal Navy commits to Indo-Pacific carrier deployment
There is a new carrier power preparing to flex its muscles in the Indo-Pacific – the Royal Navy is planning the maiden voyage of its newest flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, ...
US Air Force awards first upgraded F-15EX fighter contracts
The US Air Force has awarded a nearly US$1.2 billion contract to source the first batch of eight F-15EX fighter aircraft to replacing the ageing F-15C/D models currently ...
AIR • Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Defence Connect Budget Lunch unveiled
Defence Connect has today announced the launch of a new annual industry networking event, the Budget Lunch, to be held in Canberra on 13 October 2020.
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 16 Jul 2020
University of Adelaide to boost defence research capacity
The University of Adelaide has announced the appointment of Joanne Wallis as professor of international security, as part of its plans to enhance its capability in ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Stick to the rules: Pompeo rebuffs Beijing’s SCS ambitions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has issued a stark warning and clarification of America’s position on Beijing’s territorial ambitions and antagonism in the South China ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 14 Jul 2020