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Sep 26, 20242 min read
Conference Proceedings: Enhancing and Accelerating the Integrated Force: An Operational Perspective
Dr Robbin Laird Final Report: Enhancing and Accelerating the Integrated Force: An Operational Perspective - will be released in October...
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Vale Errol (Mac) McCormack Air Marshal AO (Retd)
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Errol (Mac) McCormack Air Marshal AO (Retd). Errol was born in Bundaberg in 1941...
Apr 14, 20245 min read
Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy: The April 2024 Sir Richard Williams Foundation Seminar, ...
Oct 8, 20231 min read
Conference: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Final Report, 8 Oct 2023
Sep 29, 202311 min read
Summary Outcomes: Conference September 2023 - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Sir Richard Williams Foundation Seminar September 2023: The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain...
Sep 28, 20231 min read
Conference Proceedings: The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain Strike Capability
The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain Strike Capability National Gallery of Australia, 27 September 2023 Dr Robbin...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Conference Final Report: Sharpening the Edge of Australia’s National Deterrence Capability
Final Report: Sharpening the Edge of Australia’s National Deterrence Capability National Gallery of Australia 30 March 2023 Final Report...
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Vale Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC
The Sir Richard Williams Foundation is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC. Jim was a Director of...
Oct 12, 20221 min read
Conference: Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force
Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force National Gallery of Australia 28 September 2022 Final Report Dr Robbin...
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia’s Premier Strategist
By Robbin Laird FEATURED STORY Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia's Premier Strategist | Defense.info This is a piece I never wanted...
Aug 25, 20212 min read
EOIs Open: Join the Central Blue team
The Central Blue editorial team is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the team. Who are we? The Central Blue is an online forum...
Jun 10, 20213 min read
Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Next Generation Autonomous Systems: A Williams Foundation Special Report, 9 June 2021 In this report, the key themes...
Jun 8, 20218 min read
Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems
Dr Robbin Laird, Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems, 8 June 2021 Link to the article...
Jun 5, 202112 min read
The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems
Dr Robbin Laird, The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems, 5 June 2021 Link to...
Jun 4, 20213 min read
Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat
Dr Robbin Laird, Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat, 4 June 2021 Link to article Perspectives on the...
Jun 1, 20216 min read
Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development, 1 June 2021 Link to article Shaping...
May 29, 20215 min read
The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems
Dr Robbin Laird, The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems, 29 May 2021 Link to article The...
May 26, 20217 min read
The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces
Dr Robbin Laird The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces, Defense.info 25 May 2021...
May 19, 20211 min read
FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 UPDATE, Second Line of Defense - By Pierre Tran
By Pierre Tran FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 - UPDATE Second Line of Defense 19 May 2021 Paris – France, Germany and Spain have agreed to the...
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Conference: Next Generation Autonomous Systems - Program and Presentations
Next Generation Autonomous Systems National Gallery of Australia 8 April 2021 Final Report Dr Robbin Laird Synopsis and Program Handbook...
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