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Retired ADF Major General breaks down Russian invasion, identifies missing capabilities
March 24 2022
Recently retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan took to Twitter today to break down Russia’s military strategy, identifying three capabilit...
Is C-UAS neglecting AI?
Is C-UAS neglecting AI?
The success of counter-UAS (C-UAS) defences often depends on a single factor: the ability of a human operator to correctly identify and react to a drone threat, writes Oleg...
March 23 2022
Q & A: Founding CEO at Chironix Daniel Milford in conversation with Defence Connect
Q & A: Founding CEO at Chironix Daniel Milford in conversation with Defence Connect
This Q&A is a transcript of a recent podcast between Founding CEO at Chironix Daniel Milford and Defence Connect which can be viewed here. 
March 22 2022
How has Ukraine stopped the Russian Bear in its tracks?
How has Ukraine stopped the Russian Bear in its tracks?
Several top Russian military commanders confirmed dead since the start of the conflict and a stalled Russian advance – what makes Ukraine’s citizen-warriors so unique and...
March 21 2022
Why Defence must tackle its digital skills crisis with ferocity
Why Defence must tackle its digital skills crisis with ferocity
The digital skills and technology gap in the military is well known and being discussed with increasing urgency. But beyond the need to embrace the latest technology on the...
March 14 2022
The three key logistics and supply chain focuses for the defence industry in 2022 and beyond
The three key logistics and supply chain focuses for the defence industry in 2022 and beyond
The use of software to manage IT infrastructures and mission critical weapons systems has made huge advancements within military organisations and their in-service support...
March 11 2022
How serious is Putin’s threat of nuclear war?
How serious is Putin’s threat of nuclear war?
Could Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have nuclear consequences?
March 09 2022
If you do not have interoperability, you do not have an alliance
If you do not have interoperability, you do not have an alliance
Systematic founder and CEO Michael Holm writes about the threats he sees Australia facing as he returns to a badly shaken Europe.
March 02 2022
Government needs to support our Aussie defence industry – it’s good for our sovereignty, good for our regions
Government needs to support our Aussie defence industry – it’s good for our sovereignty, good for our regions
The Prime Minister and Defence Minister may have elevated their language on conflict and the need for greater sovereignty, but the truth is there is a yawning gap between...
February 17 2022
A faster and fairer ADF through AI
A faster and fairer ADF through AI
Machine learning can be used in day-to-day tasks within the ADF to take unnecessary administrative responsibilities off Commanders, and help them get back to the task of...
February 16 2022
Q & A: Greg Barsby, managing director of QinetiQ Australia
Q & A: Greg Barsby, managing director of QinetiQ Australia
This Q&A is a transcript of a recent podcast between Greg Barsby, managing director of QinetiQ Australia and Defence Connect which can be viewed here. 
February 10 2022
Q & A: Professor Roger Bradbury, Emeritus Professor of Complex Systems
Q & A: Professor Roger Bradbury, Emeritus Professor of Complex Systems
This Q&A is a transcript of a recent podcast between Roger Bradbury, Emeritus Professor of Complex Systems and Defence Connect which can be viewed here. 
February 10 2022
Informing the future – Lessons from Australia’s militias
Informing the future – Lessons from Australia’s militias
During the interwar period, economic, doctrinal and sociological issues impacted the warfighting capabilities of Australia’s compulsory and volunteer militias. What are the...
February 10 2022
Q & A: Matthew Jones, CEO of EOS Defence Systems
Q & A: Matthew Jones, CEO of EOS Defence Systems
This Q&A is a transcript of a recent podcast between Matthew Jones, chief executive officer of EOS Defence Systems and Defence Connect which can be viewed here. 
February 09 2022
Protecting American interests in the Middle East
Protecting American interests in the Middle East
For decades, the Middle East and Western Asia were the focal points of US defence and foreign policy. However, in the era of great power competition and uncertain policy from...
February 09 2022
China’s civilian fleet
China’s civilian fleet
The role of commercial fishing vessels in disrupting military activities is not new. However, the democratisation of military technology has enabled civilians and clandestine...
February 07 2022
Overstretched and underfunded – the decline of Europe’s navies
Overstretched and underfunded – the decline of Europe’s navies
With peacekeeping, nation building and counterinsurgency operations receiving priority over recent years, Europe’s – and even America’s – navies have reduced in size...
February 02 2022
The population deterrent – Asymmetric warfare in Ukraine’s population centres
The population deterrent – Asymmetric warfare in Ukraine’s population centres
The Ukrainian government has embarked on an ambitious plan to mobilise the country’s citizens in the event of an invasion. Will the threat of partisan urban warfare be...
January 31 2022
Redefining the Army Reserve: An Israeli case study
Redefining the Army Reserve: An Israeli case study
Australia’s Reservists have played a phenomenal role in supporting the country during national emergencies. However, this has come at the expense of developing the...
January 21 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