In a time of global crisis, the strategy fails to tackle the thorniest of issues – including Trump’s America – with much clarity.
- Visiting Fellow, Strategic Studies, Griffith University
Even though the deployment is defensive in nature, it could still be seen by Iran as support for the US-Israeli air offensive.
Drones are the signature weapons of 21st century war – and they come in a lot of shapes and sizes.
The AUKUS sub project is crowding out other priorities across all three arms of the defence force. What does this mean for the proposed defence pact with the EU?
The Coalition’s long-awaited defence plan is a ‘steady-as-she-goes’ approach in a world of increasing volatility.
Australia currently spends 2% of GDP on defence. Donald Trump wants it to be 3%. What is the magic number? We asked five experts
As drones evolve, warfare keeps getting more complicated and dangerous.
The strategy takes the long view of how to build a high-spending, maritime-focused defence force of the future. But there are some shortcomings in the government’s vision.
The Royal Australian Navy is in a mess – money has been spent on buying warships that are not making the grade. A new review aims to turn that around.
The age of autonomous weapons is upon us
54 people have died in crashes of the controversial ‘tiltrotor’ V-22 Osprey aircraft – but the military advantage it offers is too great to be discounted.
The major deal for Boxer armored fighting vehicles matters to both Australia and Germany individually – and also to the countries’ growing relationship.
After shooting down a high-altitude Chinese balloon, the US has been on the alert for other aerial invaders.
The myriad problems with Australia’s new fleet of F-35 aircraft mean pilots aren’t getting the flying time they need and the jets themselves are in danger of becoming obsolete.
Amid mounting concerns about Australians stuck during COVID, the airforce could come to their rescue. But this may not be the best way to help.
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