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Australian-made quantum computer reaches 99% accuracy milestone

January 20 2022

Developed by a UNSW Sydney-led team, the silicone-based quantum computer has demonstrated that “near error-free quantum computing is possible” wit...

Exploring a new approach to Defence spending

Was the Commonwealth government’s recent purchase of an enhanced fleet of Abrams tanks a good use of a funding “windfall”?

January 19 2022

Overcoming quantity with quality: Can the British military withstand troop cuts?

Under the British government’s force structure plan, Downing Street has resolved to reduce the size of the British Army by 9,500 soldiers to 72,500. Such a reduction marks...

January 18 2022

Why the West must end its preoccupation with Putin’s Russia

The West’s response to Russia’s encroachment of Ukrainian sovereignty has distracted from the real threat, China, according to one former US presidential hopeful.

January 17 2022

China’s economic forecasts slashed, but growth remains on the horizon

While China’s growth forecasts were revised down this week, moderate inflation has provided policymakers with a degree of flexibility adjusting the nation’s growth...

January 14 2022

How will North Korea play its cards in 2022?

Should the international community expect the regime to overhaul its geostrategic posture in response to new internal, regional and global developments?

January 13 2022

How likely is a direct military confrontation with China?

Does China pose a genuine military threat to Australia or have “hawkish” observers exaggerated tensions?

January 11 2022

Unmanned maritime vessels: Military gamechanger or expensive prototype?

Findings from the littoral combat ship (LCS) in the United States, a vessel that boasts a streamlined crew of 40 members, has demonstrated that reduced upkeep while at sea...

January 10 2022

Sweden launches Psychological Defence Agency, is it time for Australia to follow suit?

Sweden this week launched the Psychological Defence Agency, aimed exclusively at identifying and combating foreign information campaigns. With the rise in exploitable...

January 07 2022

Xi, Putin laud Sino-Russian friendship in end of year conference – but will the love-in last?

At a video conference in mid-December, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin reiterated their common interests and reaffirmed the political...

January 06 2022

Deteriorating Croatian-Serbian relations, a flashpoint for NATO and Russia

Major increases in Serbia’s military budget, supported by China and Russia, coupled with a war of words between the leaders of Croatia and Serbia have reignited the Balkans...

January 05 2022

Democratisation of technology in the era of great power competition

From drones to cyber operations and clandestine SOF missions, how has the democratisation of technology shaped the contest for control in the era of great power competition?

January 04 2022

Strengthening ties: The value of enhancing a Philippine-Australia strategic partnership

As the Commonwealth government embarked on one of Australia’s largest and most ambitious naval capability upgrades since Federation following the creation of the AUKUS...

December 24 2021

Latest on the Joint Air Battle Management System

In August, the Department of Defence shortlisted Lockheed Martin Australia and Northrop Grumman Australia as finalists for the AIR 6500 Phase I project, aimed at delivering...

December 23 2021

Taiwan is not a ‘chess piece’, warns China

In the past two years, Beijing has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over Taiwan, angering Taipei and causing deep concerns in...

December 22 2021

Exploring South Korea’s emergence as a key geostrategic ally

Canberra is well placed to deepen its partnership with Seoul as South Korea looks to bolster its contribution to regional security.

December 20 2021

Reciprocating Washington’s military commitment to Canberra

Why Canberra must proactively lay the ground work for an expanded US presence in Australia.

December 17 2021

Analysing the timing of Defence’s Taipan decision

Why has the Commonwealth government suddenly decided to retire the Taipan fleet after years of well-documented trouble?

December 15 2021

Responding to criticism of the nuclear subs delivery timeline

Navy veteran and defence industry analyst Christopher Skinner responds to a recent editorial published in The Australian, which laments the delivery timeline for...

December 14 2021