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The Evolving Role of Northern Australia in Australian and Pacific Defense

02/25/2020
By John Coyne

ASPI’s ‘The north and Australia’s security’ program has just turned one. Over the past year, more…

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The Collins Submarine Life of Type Extension Program: Bridging to the New Attack Submarine

02/25/2020
By Marcus Hellyer

Two questions are frequently raised about the process that selected Australia’s preferred partner for the design…

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Standing up the Second Fleet: President Trump Focuses on the Russian Challenge

02/24/2020
By Ed Timplerlake

There is the continuing media preoccupation with the notion that somehow the Russians are aiding President…

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The Economic Engine for Putin’s Russia: The Kleptocracy Downside

02/24/2020
By Robbin Laird

As Putin reshaped Russia in the early 20th Century, the key focus was upon restoring state…

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Naval Group Report: February 2020

02/22/2020
By Defense.info

This special report highlights Naval Group activities in the past year as well as challenges facing…

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Unmanned Systems Take the Sailor Out of the Minefield

02/20/2020
By George Galorisi

During the past several months, NATO has been flexing its mine-countermeasures and engaging commercial companies to…

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Northern Viper 2020: Overview

02/18/2020
By 3rd Marine Division

U.S. Marines across III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force,…

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Daytona 500 Versus the Oscar Moment: Trump Versus Obama and His Legacy

02/17/2020
By Ed Timperlake

Maggie Haberman using her twitter account  “@Maggie NYT,” may have just exhibited one of the worst…

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Designing and Building the Barramundi Submarine: Is Naval Group Up to the Challenge?

02/17/2020
By Robbin Laird

There is a clear misperception with regard to the French and the Australian new build attack…

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The New Australian Attack Submarine: Considering Other Options?

02/17/2020
By Marcus Hellyer

The Australian National Audit Office has just released its latest report on Australia’s $80 billion future submarine capability.…

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Building Fighter Pilots for the Software Age: Inside IFTS’s Training Approach

Traditional flight training has created a dangerous gap. A pilot can earn their wings, demonstrate proficiency in basic flight operations, and still be utterly unprepared for the cognitive demands of…

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