When I was the chief of military justice for the California National Guard, I tried dozens of courts-martials. I could usually get soldiers to level…

It’s not surprising we see higher rates of mental illness among veterans compared to the overall Australian population. We should be targeting veterans with a…

Who is least susceptible to bias? Basically: experience matters. We can develop expertise and help decision-makers make better decisions, because judgment is not random. People…

Post traumatic stress, or sharing state secrets? An account claiming to be Witness J comes forward in a series of tweets that will deeply concern…

Each day the pigeon has been flying down to the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier to steal poppies, carefully crafting a nest in the…

Air Force Warrant Officer Fiona Grasby OAM and Navy Warrant Officer Deb Butterworth OAM both ascend to the Australian Defence Force's most senior role for…

The Royal Australian Air Force is assembling a new cyber warfare team with the first recruits starting an intensive six-month training program in February.

Despite the many warnings raised by AI researchers such as myself — as well as by founders of AI and robotics companies, Nobel Peace Laureates,…

Much like Queen Victoria was given a rank-bump to Empress of India in 1876 to match status with the other major powers of the day,…

The Department of Defence says there was nothing wrong with a procurement official's decision to bypass a competitive tender process and award a contract to…

The Department of Defence’s national charting authority has started its birthday celebrations early. The Australian Hydrographic Office began its centenary celebrations in Wollongong last week,…

Drones are now being used in a host of applications, including agriculture, media, parcel delivery, and defence. However, as with all IT technology, manufacturers and…

A Defence leader has said the “gross inadequacy” of mental health legislation for Defence Force members must be overhauled. Director of Military Prosecutions Brigadier Jennifer…

All Australian governments come to office with a deep admiration for the Oz military and some apprehension about the Department of Defence. The Defence Department,…