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The promise was bold: “America is back.” After four years of Trump’s “America First” doctrine, President…
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The second panel during the Sir Richard Williams seminar held on May 22, 2025 was composed…
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As Chinese President Xi Jinping navigates his unprecedented third term in power, his administration faces a…
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The first of two panels held at the Sir Richard Williams Foundation seminar on May 22,…
Read More »The Way Ahead for Australian Defence Industry
On February 19, 2025, the defence industrialist Robert Nioa delivered an insightful look at the way…
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Sustaining and equipping the ready force in dynamically changing operational conditions is a major challenge facing…
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