Premium Insights and analysis Australia’s chance to build a defence workforce for the future Defence Australia's goal to increase defence workforce numbers by 30% is a unique opportunity, says UNSW Defence Research Institute's Paul Maddison.
All eyes on Korean Peninsula’s intensifying arms race Thursday September 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence North Korea fired two ballistic missiles from its east coast on Wednesday, as nuclear disarmament talks between the country and Washington stalled.
Aus-US military partnership to enhance long-range precision fire capabilities Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Peter Dutton has announced a new partnership with United States Armed Forces to develop a new precision missile capability for both nations.
Government unveils $1b defence industry package Wednesday August 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence An additional 500 Australian Defence Force reservists will be recruited over the next two years as part of an investment package unveiled by the federal…
‘More lethal and long-range capabilities’: Government invests $270b in defence Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said the policy would prioritise the Indo-Pacific region, ensure Defence has more durable supply chains, and “create more high-tech…
Michael Keating: all policy advice should be contestable, including from Defence Tuesday October 10, 2017 By Michael Keating Defence The process to select new submarines reflects a long-standing view that civilians cannot be allowed to question military expertise. Michael Keating argues defence planning and…
Trump's memo slip-up accidentally blocked Australian-funded jobs Monday February 6, 2017 By Harley Dennett Defence The Pentagon has intervened to reverse a White House order that, briefly, blocked Australia from filling US positions in its acquisition program of naval and…
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs: prioritising Defence's capability needs Tuesday February 10, 2015 By Vice Admiral Ray Griggs Features Amid a heavy operational toll, the Defence Force is thinking broadly about its capabilities and workforce needs in the white paper process and Force Structure…
