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#FutureChiefs: Future CAF – why blue?
The Royal Australian Air Force is the principle air and space force of Australia, and yet each branch exclusively conducts its own air...
Mar 6, 20222 min read
On Target: 'Time for New Capability Acquisition Strategies'
Brian Weston 'Time for New Capability Acquisition Strategies' Australian Defence Business Review – July/August 2021 p 62 For more than...
Aug 31, 20213 min read
On Target: 'Australia’s Air Force and its Future Focus ‒ ‘Always’'
Brian Weston Australia’s Air Force and its Future Focus ‒ ‘Always’ 'Australian Defence Business Review – May/June 2021 p 60 The Royal...
Jun 30, 20214 min read
Australia Under Attack from China: How the U.S. Can Provide a Near Term Response
Ed Timperlake and Dr Robbin Laird, Australia Under Attack from China: How the U.S. Can Provide a Near Term Response, 12 June 2021 Link...
Jun 12, 20216 min read
Supporting Australia To Deter China Helps America
Dr Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake, Supporting Australia To Deter China Helps America, 11 June 2021 Link to article Supporting Australia...
Jun 11, 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 10, 20213 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 8, 20218 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 5, 202112 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...
Jun 1, 20216 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 29, 20215 min read
#futureautonomous – Call for Submissions – Editorial
#futureautonomous On 8 April, The Sir Richard Williams Foundation is holding a seminar to discuss Next Generation Autonomous Systems. The...
Mar 6, 20213 min read
Beyond Drones And Robots: Untapped Potential In The ADF
The future is now! Flight Lieutenant Jacob Simpson demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are practical and...
Feb 14, 20219 min read
Europe, China and Australia: How Far Apart? by Dr Robbin Laird
With the European Commission spearheaded a closer relationship with China, the gap — not just geographical — between Australia and Europe...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
The Next Phase of Australian National Security Strategy: Noise Before Defeat 5 by Dr Robbin Laird
In the release of the new Australian defence strategy on July 1, 2020, Prime Minister Morrison highlighted the important role which...
Dec 28, 20201 min read
Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy - book by Dr Robbin Laird
Second Line of Defense have published our latest book which is entitled, Joint By Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy....
Dec 22, 20203 min read
#AFSTRAT: Agile and Coherent Governance: More Than Just a New Set of Regulations – Josh Vicino
The Central Blue welcomes Josh Vicino, who is sharing his thoughts in The Central Blue’s latest series, ‘What is the Air Force Strategy?’...
Nov 10, 20205 min read
The Merits of a Break in Service – Samantha Hewitt
At the end of 2016, I made the hard decision to leave my role as a Logistics Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). For a...
Oct 18, 20208 min read
Dr Alan Stephens Air Power Literary Prize
A core objective of The Williams Foundation is to encourage informed discussion and debate on future air power capability. Accordingly,...
Oct 4, 20201 min read
Call for Submissions: #AFSTRAT – What is the Air Force Strategy?
During a period of unprecedented change, the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC recently released The Air Force Strategy
Sep 27, 20202 min read
Hypersonic Weapons – Australia’s Deterrent Future? – Cathy Moloney
The 2020 Defence Strategic Update establishes a new policy framework on the foundation of the key principles: ‘shape, deter, respond’,...
Sep 20, 20205 min read
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