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The Michelson Lecture 2021: Applications of Science and Technology for Strategic Advantage

05/14/2021
By Ed Timperlake, USNA, 1969

Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Science recently gave the latest Michelson Lecture…

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The South Korean Crisis Management Gap: Implications for the United States

05/13/2021
By Robbin Laird

With North Korea working hard to pose an existential threat to the United States via its…

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Information Warfare and the Second Fleet

05/12/2021
By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake

The standup of the Second Fleet has occurred as the Russians have returned as a direct…

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The Strategic Importance for Australia of Sovereign Space-Launch Capabilities

05/09/2021
By Lloyd Damp

A satellite in polar orbit providing services to Australians flies over almost every country in the…

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Winning the Cold Civil War

05/08/2021
By Ed Timperlake

George Orwell made many profound points with his genius talent. In reviewing a new book by…

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Preparing for a Quantum Leap: The Australian Case

05/07/2021
By Anastasia Kapetas

When we think of technology and geostrategic competition, artificial intelligence and the race between China and…

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The Afghan War and the Australian Army

05/06/2021
By Brendan Nicholson

The war in Afghanistan has profoundly changed the Australian Army and had a significant impact on…

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U.S. Bases in Central Asia: Where Will They Go?

05/05/2021
By James Durso

The U.S. is attempting to evacuate its troops and contractors from Afghanistan by 11 September 2021,…

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The IDF and the CH-53K Decision

05/04/2021
By Robbin Laird

In this report, the evolving Israeli defense situation provides the context for why they chose the…

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Escalating Tensions in Ukraine

05/04/2021
By National Interest

Tensions are rising ominously in eastern Ukraine. Fighting has surged along the line of contact between…

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11/18/2025
By Christopher Misner

Team Osprey Delivers for the Warfighter

The V-22 Osprey program serves as a prime example of industry members partnering to serve the evolving and emergent needs of the military. Introduced over 30 years ago, the incredible…

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Highlight of the Week
11/09/2025
By Robbin Laird

The LVC Enterprise Foundation for the International Fighter Training School

IFTS has pioneered an integrated Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training ecosystem that transcends traditional distinctions between simulation and actual flight operations. This approach doesn’t simply use simulators to prepare pilots for flying.…

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Video of the Week
11/08/2025
By Robbin Laird

The LVC Enterprise Foundation for IFTS

The report on the LVC enterprise foundation for IFTS provides a detailed overview of the IFTS (International Flight Training School), highlighting its Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training ecosystem as a paradigm shift…

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Interview of the Week
11/07/2025
By Robbin Laird

Insights from Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth

A recent article published by the Royal Air Force provided some interesting insights from Air Chef Marshal Harv Smyth. In an article published November 3, 2025 entitled “Legacy to Lightning”.…

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The Paradigm Shift for Combat Pilot Training

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Addestramento per il Combattimento Avanzato: Il Nuovo Paradigma della Formazione dei Piloti

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Training for the High End Fight

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Op Eds: Danny’s Corner
07/08/2025

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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11/08/2025
By James Corera, Justin Bassi and Chris Taylor

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation on Warning Time in the Current Strategic Era

The frequency with which Australia’s director-general of security now addresses the public should give us pause. Before Director-General Mike Burgess, leaders of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) rarely spoke…

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

By Robbin Laird

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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