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The Naval Tsunami and Its Impact on the ADF and Australian Defence Spending

08/03/2024
By Marcus Hellyer

There’s a tsunami coming. It’s the huge surge of work needed to deliver Australia’s naval capability…

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Accident Investigation Board Report On Osprey Crash in Japan

08/02/2024
By Justin Katz

Air Force investigators have determined the fatal CV-22B crash that occurred off the coast of Japan in November…

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Australian Defence and Deterrence: A 2024 Update

08/02/2024
By John Blaxland

In Australia’s Defence and Deterrence, long-time analyst of global defence issues and frequent commentator on Australian defence…

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Israel Faces Multi-Front War: It is Not Just About Gaza

07/28/2024
By Robbin Laird

When I was growing up and into my college years, the survival of Israel was always…

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An Update on the U.S. Presidential Election and Its Global Impact

07/27/2024
By Pippa Malmgren

Here’s the official narrative: It is a total surprise that President Biden dropped out of the…

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The Strange Fate of HMLA-269: A Phoenix Squadron

07/20/2024
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On November 10, 2022, we learn that “Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Nov.…

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Going Full Tilt: Tilting Rotors are Poised to Disrupt the Aviation World

07/15/2024
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After 75 years of steady, systematic innovation and product development – and some very tough lessons…

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New Tactical Aircraft Laydown for the United States in Japan

07/04/2024
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The Pentagon today announced a new plan for its fighter jet posture in Japan, which would broadly…

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Strategic Redesign, the 3 Ns and the Osprey

07/03/2024
By Robbin Laird

You have heard of the USMC’s Force Design, but there is even a more significant challenge…

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The Strategic Shift for the U.S. Army: Force Distribution and Its Ripple Effects

07/02/2024
By Robbin Laird

The U.S. Army faces a major challenge as it shifts from the COIN wars of the…

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Facing China, Dealing with Trump, and Shaping Effective Australian Defence: Ross Babbage Goes to the Heart of the Matter

My friend and colleague, Ross Babbage, has spent a lifetime understanding the strategic threats to Western civilization. While many in Australia would include President Trump in this calculus, Babbage focuses…

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