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Regional superpowers seize initiative in Afghanistan

September 14 2021

The recent Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has provided a unique opportunity for regional superpowers to leverage the unfolding political chaos. ...

Australia’s strategic deja vu

Global superpowers in decline and an unstable Indo-Pacific, we’ve seen it all before. Australia must look back into history to understand how we navigated this unique...

September 13 2021

Kongsberg hits LAND 19 Phase 7B milestone

The contractor has passed acceptance tests for the first two Fire Distribution Centres supporting Army’s next-generation surface-to-air missile systems.

September 07 2021

US military primacy in a post-Afghanistan world

Following the United States’ disorderly withdrawal from Afghanistan, analysts have questioned the US’ ongoing military primacy and its commitment to traditional allies.

September 07 2021

Perspectives on ANZUS at 70

Following the 70th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, retired Naval officer Chris Skinner analyses whether the treaty is capable of tackling the technological and geo-economic...

September 06 2021

Increased complexity demands training to match

The Australian Army faces new readiness challenges as the pace of technology development and mission scope rapidly evolve, writes Neale Prescott, director business...

September 02 2021

The Northern Territory: Pivotal to the Quad

The strategic importance of northern Australia in the nation’s defence will continue to grow amid a volatile Indo-Pacific and the re-emergence of the Quad, writes Guy...

August 18 2021

Networking Earth and orbit

The Internet of Space Things will connect sensors and relay comms to create new industries while improving existing sectors, write Professor Alan Duffy, Space Technology...

August 16 2021

Why the Future Submarine Program needs a truly national supply chain

The Future Submarine Program is the biggest defence procurement in Australian history, and their construction must be a truly national endeavour, writes Naval Group Australia...

August 13 2021

Rallying behind Australia’s veteran community

Amid yet further lockdowns, there’s never been a more important time to support our veteran community. This Legacy Week, be sure to reach out and get behind your local...

August 09 2021

Industry Partners: We want to hear from you

We invite you, our Industry partners to attend the 2021 Defence Seaworthiness Symposium. This year's theme is; "The Role of the Regulated Community"

August 04 2021

Delivering Australia's future frigates

The Hunter Class Frigate program is making significant progress and drawing on lessons learned from past naval shipbuilding projects to establish strong foundations for...

August 04 2021

Creating a fairer defence industry for Australian SMEs

Let’s make sure that primes and Australian SMEs are able to work together to support Australia’s sovereign defence industry, writes Brent Clark, CEO of the Australian...

August 03 2021

Queensland’s space intelligence companies at the frontier

Three Queensland space intelligence companies focused on the commercialisation of scientific research and development have created world first technology to place them at the...

August 01 2021

What to consider when selecting a high security solution

National High Security Manager for Gallagher, Phill Marr, explains what sites should consider when looking for a high security solution that will serve them now and in the...

July 28 2021

We cannot abandon our Afghan colleagues and comrades to the Taliban

Afghan interpreters and contractors served side by side with Australian forces. Veteran and federal MP Luke Gosling OAM calls on the Commonwealth government to repay...

July 23 2021

Tasmania’s unique space advantage grows with HENSOLDT Australia

Tasmania’s unique space advantage is the subject of a new partnership between the Tasmanian Government, the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and HENSOLDT Australia.

July 23 2021

Babcock Australasia delivering genuine maritime sovereign capability

A strong focus on forging partnerships with their customers and industry, Babcock establishes long term, sovereign capability for the decades of maritime sustainment ahead.

July 22 2021

Does Australia have a fighting chance?

Amid so much talk of war, the key national security question is: Can Australia win the next war? Senator for NSW and retired Major General Jim Molan, AO, DSC, analyses...

July 21 2021

Asymmetric warfare in the defence of Australia

Australia must leverage its comparative advantage across resource extraction, agriculture and historical regional relationships to protect national sovereignty and deter...

July 08 2021

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