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An ISR Force by Design — Paul Hay
This week saw the Australian Defence Force (ADF) undertake its largest amphibious landing since the Second World War as part of its...
Jul 16, 20176 min read


5th Gen Air Force: An Opportunity for Air Force to Adapt Physical and Medical Employment Standards
In this post Squadron Leader Ryan Ashen argues that the changing workforce requirements of the Royal Australian Air Force as it...
Apr 28, 20176 min read


Defending Australia in the Air-Sea Gap — Alan Stephens
This month marks the 75th anniversary of one of Australia’s most important feats of arms, the defence of Port Moresby by the Royal...
Apr 10, 20174 min read


Can Air Force prioritise Jointness? – Stephen Edgeley
When it comes to prioritising jointness, Air Force’s history isn’t great. Perhaps it’s time for the RAAF to appreciate that, for its...
Mar 7, 20174 min read


The Battle of the Bismarck Sea – Alan Stephens
This week marks the 74th anniversary of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, arguably the most significant action fought by Australians during...
Mar 2, 20176 min read

Australian Defence needs an Office of Robotics – Alan Stephens
If, as the eminent strategist and military historian Edward Luttwak has argued, the people in our armed services define themselves...
Feb 7, 20174 min read


“Ten Propositions Concerning Armed UAVs”: a review – Alan Stephens
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper detailed the government’s intention to acquire armed unmanned aircraft within the next decade. A...
Dec 19, 20163 min read
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