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Head of UK Space Command Highlights Space threats

03/23/2022
By Australian Defence Business Review

The importance of space to western defence forces is irrefutable, but the advantage western powers have…

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How Can We improve the RAAF’s Officer Training System?

03/23/2022
By Isaac Stephenson

2022 is my fifth year of service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and consequently…

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In the Presence of War in Europe, Germany to Join F-35 Global Enterprise

03/22/2022
By Billie Flynn

For 30 years post-Cold War, we have heard that the large-scale conflicts are history, that heavily…

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A Ukrainian Perspective

03/21/2022
By Kostiantyn Tkachuk

Editor’s Note: The author is a former colonel in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and his complete…

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The Ukraine Crisis: An American Perspective

03/21/2022
By James Durso

Now they tell us. Two weeks ago, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admitted “it has been…

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Timeline to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

03/21/2022
By Robbin Laird

In this report, I highlight developments from June 2021 to the Fall of 2021 which made…

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Putting the USMC Force Design 2030 in Perspective

03/19/2022
By LtGen Brian Beaudreault, USMC (Ret)

The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC 38), General David H. Berger set off a…

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The Timeline to the War in Ukraine, 2022: Paul Dibb on War in Ukraine

03/18/2022
By Paul Dibb

Putin’s talks with President Biden followed by a week’s worth of talks in Europe have produced…

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Shaping a Way Ahead for German Defense: The Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

03/18/2022
By Robbin Laird

On February 27, 2022, the German chancellor announced a turnabout in German defense in response to…

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Australia’s Perilous Over-Dependence on Imported Fuel

03/17/2022
By John Blackburn

When it comes to fuel, Australia does not have an forward-thinking national security and resilience strategy.…

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02/11/2026
By Robbin Laird

Australia’s Defense Investment Strategy: Balancing Long-Term Capability Development with Near-Term Readiness

The Albanese government has structured Australia’s defense policy around a strategic choice: prioritize long-term capability acquisition, particularly the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, while managing near-term spending growth through reallocation within…

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01/19/2026
By Robbin Laird

The Evolving Character of Warfare and Its Implications for Australia

The comfortable certainties of the post-Cold War era are dissolving, giving way to a new and urgent strategic reality. As articulated by ACM (Retd) Mark Binskin, the global rules-based order…

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02/11/2026
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An Update on the Tiltrotor Enterprise: The HASC V-22 Hearing, February 10, 2026

The House Armed Services Committee hearing on February 10, 2026, examining the V-22 Osprey’s comprehensive review revealed something remarkable: the aircraft’s most dangerous failure wasn’t mechanical: it was organizational. After…

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01/19/2026
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Ukraine is a Global War: The Strategic Transformation of Power and Order

An Interview with Dr. Robbin F. Laird Defence24.pl Published January 13, 2026 The war in Ukraine represents a defining global conflict that is fundamentally transforming the balance of power in…

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An Overview to 18th Century Globalization

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Meeting the Australian Defence Challenge: Combat Readiness at the Speed of Relevance

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A Masterclass in Strategic Thinking: The Work of Harald Malmgren

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Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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The High Cost of Appeasement: How Two Decades of Failed Deterrence Led to Ukraine and What It Means for Future Conflicts

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01/19/2026
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Venezuela, Deterrence And Why India Was Right

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Australia’s Air Power: Ready for Tonight, Preparing for Tomorrow

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The strategic landscape facing Australia has fundamentally shifted. For the first time since World War II, the Australian Defence Force is genuinely preparing to defend the homeland rather than simply contributing to distant coalitions. This stark reality was laid bare in a recent presentation

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