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Grappling with the new cyber paradigm
August 11 2021
Nader Anabtawi from Palo Alto Networks weighs in on the growing threats to national security posed by malicious cyber actors. ...
The multifaceted benefits of the sovereign guided missiles project
The multifaceted benefits of the sovereign guided missiles project
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price explains why the sovereign guided missiles program is a critical step towards building a resilient industrial base.
August 10 2021
Rallying behind Australia’s veteran community
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
How will Beijing react to Taiwan’s latest arms boost?
How will Beijing react to Taiwan’s latest arms boost?
The US has doubled down on its support for Taiwan, approving over $1 billion in new arms sales, but will this latest action provoke further aggression from Beijing?
August 06 2021
Delivering Australia's future frigates
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
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
We cannot abandon our Afghan colleagues and comrades to the Taliban
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
The new era of armed conflict: Imperatives for digital defence
The new era of armed conflict: Imperatives for digital defence
Matt Gollings, the managing director and defence lead for Accenture ANZ, weighs in on the changing nature of warfare amid the proliferation in digital transformation...
July 22 2021
Does Australia have a fighting chance?
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
Should Australia temper its stance on China?
Should Australia temper its stance on China?
The retiring secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Frances Adamson, said in a noteworthy speech at the National Press Club that China was “a...
June 28 2021
Assessing AIC commitments under the Hunter Class program
Assessing AIC commitments under the Hunter Class program
There have been numerous articles circulating around the Attack Class Submarine Project and Naval Group, and whilst it is proper to apply appropriate levels of scrutiny on...
June 22 2021
Tim Walmsley
‘Big Hands’ announcements disengage SMEs
In the military, they have a saying: ‘Big hands, small map’. This essentially means you have completely skimmed over the details in your plan and are hoping for the best....
June 16 2021
Why Queensland is a gun state on Defence jobs
Why Queensland is a gun state on Defence jobs
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price explains how Queensland can power Australia’s sovereign capability agenda. 
June 11 2021
Op-Ed: Australian roadmap for nuclear submarine acquisition
Op-Ed: Australian roadmap for nuclear submarine acquisition
France recently announced it had reached agreement with India to develop six nuclear attack submarines (SSN) for the Indian Navy.
June 02 2021
Avoiding previous mistakes in counterterrorism
Op-Ed: Avoiding previous mistakes in counter-terrorism – Why hard power is not a solution to the Salafi-jihadi crisis in sub-Saharan Africa
Counter-terrorism expert Isaac Kfir analyses the current Salafist insurgency in sub-Saharan Africa, and the counterinsurgency methods to combat this ongoing threat.
June 01 2021
Should Australia explore alternatives to an F-35 top-up?
Should Australia explore alternatives to an F-35 top-up?
Has the ongoing debate over the future of the US Air Force’s F-35 fleet opened an opportunity for Australia to explore alternatives for the RAAF?
May 26 2021
Op-Ed: Strategic update from Naval Group Australia program director Graeme Bent
Op-Ed: Strategic update from Naval Group Australia program director Graeme Bent
Australia’s Future Submarine Program is on the cusp of an exciting new phase as a new and modern shipyard rises from the ground and preparations are put in place for Attack...
May 18 2021
David Abel and Phil Stancliff
Op-ed: Integration and interoperability through generic architectures – A benefit to Defence, and paving the way for AIC
Generic architectures can increase capability and performance for Defence. It can lower through-life costs and cost of ownership. Defence is investing in it as a part of the...
May 03 2021
Op-Ed: Industry confidence in future submarine project sunk
Op-Ed: Industry confidence in future submarine project sunk
"We’re six years and $2 billion into the project and Australian industry isn’t happy. And they shouldn’t be." Senator Rex Patrick compiled his analysis on...
April 30 2021
Op-Ed: The submarine program is affordable and value for money but needs more work
Op-Ed: The submarine program is affordable and value for money but needs more work
There have been frequent media stories of government and community concern over the projected costs for the Attack Class future submarine program, and most of those concerns...
February 24 2021