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Ukraine opens new offensive operations in Russia’s Kursk region

A new Ukrainian offensive has been opened in Russia’s Kursk region, according to information shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

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Boeing warns of job losses amid Artemis overhaul

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Marles, Hegseth recommit to US–Australia collaboration during Washington tour

Australian officials have met with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to recommit to the AUKUS partnership and US&nda...

Geopolitics & Policy

Warriors v soldiers – what does a modern military really need?

It may seem like a debate about semantics, but how we describe the brave individuals who defend our society can shape their mindse...

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Industry uplift underway during export licence-free environment with UK, US

The Australian government has announced that domestic businesses should already see the benefits of the export licence-free enviro...

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Royal Australian Air Force Base East Sale begins 12-month SAF program

RAAF Base East Sale has begun a 12-month pilot program to use sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). ...

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Warriors vs Soldiers – what does a modern military really need?

Warriors v soldiers – what does a modern military really need?

February 10 2025

It may seem like a debate about semantics, but how we describe the brave individuals who defend our society can shape their mindset – for better...

Other side of history: Challenging perspectives from Japan’s Yushukan war museum

The history of international warfare is often a matter of perspective – this frame of reference is almost always written by those victorious in combat.

February 07 2025

The key lessons Australia needs to learn from the Ukraine war

Opinion: After a long period of relative peace between the major global powers, a war involving Russia broke out involving new technology that offered insight into how future...

February 06 2025

Defence recruitment shortfalls, culture and patriotism are back in the spotlight, but the criticisms miss some key points

Australia’s Defence recruitment is back in the spotlight, with former Army chief Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leahy AC slamming cultural shifts and waning...

February 05 2025

Post-war global order ‘obsolete, weapon being used against us’, warns US Secretary of State

Freshly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a fiery warning for America’s allies: the post-war global order is “not just obsolete; it is now a...

February 04 2025

After action report: Red Sea, Houthis have wide-reaching implications for the whole ADF

While things seem to have settled down in the Red Sea, the Houthis’ asymmetric campaign targeting international commercial shipping has been highly successful in...

February 03 2025

Forget the personal controversies; how does Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s actual experience compare to his predecessors?

Forget the personal controversies, how does Defense Secretary Hegseth’s actual experience compare to his predecessors?

The United States’ new Secretary of Defense comes with a lot of personal baggage, but what about his legitimate bona fides? If there are any.

January 31 2025

The ADF should establish a strategic materiel reserve

Opinion: Australia prides itself on maintaining a small but technologically advanced and well-maintained force; however, the return of “great power competition”...

January 30 2025

Risk management or risk myopia? Changing the ADF’s acquisition risk management culture: Part 2

Opinion: The 2023 Defence Strategic Review identifies shifting a risk-averse culture as a key challenge. Group Captain David Hood emphasises that fostering healthy...

January 29 2025

Risk management or risk myopia? Changing the ADF’s acquisition risk management culture: Part 1

Opinion: Risk aversion and risk management has increasingly been at the forefront of the ADF’s uniformed services, public service and national policymakers, with little...

January 28 2025

Could AUKUS already be dead in the water?

As Trump begins his presidency with a flurry of executive orders and a promise to put America first, should Australia be looking elsewhere for its nuclear submarines?

January 24 2025

Swift death of ‘political sensibility policy’ during Trump’s golden age of America

It is now obvious that the world can expect to move towards a “winner-takes-all” approach following the recent inauguration of the newly re-elected US president,...

January 23 2025

Same dog, same fleas: Resource price outlook once again reveals how fragile Aussie economy is

With global economic headwinds expected to hit Australia’s primary resource exports, the vitality, resilience and long-term prosperity of the Australian economy is once...

January 22 2025

US Air Force chief warns it is time to rapidly rebuild force to confront great power competition

US Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin has issued a challenge for the incoming Trump administration to rebuild the US Air Force as the world’s premier air...

January 21 2025

Which way? Trump 2.0 presents opportunities if we’re brave enough to grab them

As a second Trump administration looms, commentary is rife with alarm over his “disruptive” and “destructive” impact on the global order and...

January 20 2025

Sweden’s ex-prime minister warns Trump over Greenland adventurism

Carl Bildt may see President-elect Trump’s Greenland greed as “flabbergasting”, but he still takes it seriously.

January 17 2025

‘Money talks, bullshit walks’ assessment is correct, but let’s avoid arbitrary GDP figures

The latest joint Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia report, so eloquently summarised as “Money talks, bullshit walks”, backed by calls...

January 16 2025

Growing consensus that Australia needs to become more comfortable in confronting our disruptive ‘new normal’

It is no secret that the world is undergoing the mid-stages of labour – the contractions have well and truly kicked in and birth is near – bringing with it an...

January 15 2025

Falling well short: FOI documents reveal shocking state of nation’s fuel security preparedness

Fuel and energy security has rapidly emerged in the public consciousness as one of the most critical and indeed pressing vulnerabilities of Australia. Now, recently released...

January 14 2025

Ukraine must defeat Russia – any other outcome would be a failure for the West

Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to hold on to even one foot of Ukraine’s sovereign territory, otherwise, he will absolutely pursue another military adventure within...

January 13 2025