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Author: Robbin Laird
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Defence 2025: Dollars and Decisions

04/18/2025
By Strategic Analysis Australia

On Thursday, 17 April, Strategic Analysis Australia published Defence 2025: Dollars and Decisions.  This report unpacks…

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Leveraging the Force We Have with Modified Concepts of Operations

04/17/2025
By Robbin Laird

Recently I talked with my colleague Brian Morra, who served in the USAF and worked in…

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The Core USMC Air Assets: The MV-22B and Its Role

04/16/2025
By Robbin Laird

The Osprey has provided a unique capability for shaping the USMC’s operational envelope. Its ability to…

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Shaping a Way Ahead for the USMC Light Attack Helicopter

04/15/2025
By Robbin Laird

I had a chance to talk with William Hendricks during the 2025 Navy League meetings held…

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The Core USMC Air Assets: The Attack Helicopter and Its Role

04/13/2025
By Robbin Laird

I concluded the first part of my discussion regarding the role of Marine Corps Air and…

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Uncrewed Maritime Vessels Must Leverage AI-Technologies

04/11/2025
By George Galdorisi

In September 2024, the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, issued her Chief of…

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Shaping Enhanced Force Effectiveness Now: “Bristle Up” and “Bulk Up”

04/10/2025
By Robbin Laird

Recently, I talked with Secretary Michael W. Wynne about the core challenge of how to enhance…

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A European Perspective on Secretary Wynne’s Contribution Airpower and Defence

04/09/2025
By Lt General (Retired) Preziosa

In the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the global order seemed poised to…

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The Way Ahead for European Defence

04/06/2025
By Pasquale Preziosa and Dario Velo

The increasing difficulties of the United States in confirming its leadership have opened a debate on…

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The Italian International Flight Training School: A Key Partnership Role for CAE

04/03/2025
By Robbin Laird

I have just published a new book exploring the Italian Air Force’s journey in shaping advanced…

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The annual Shangri-La Dialogue concluded this weekend with stark divisions on display between major powers, as the United States doubled down on its confrontational approach to China while France proposed…

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Dr. Marcus Hellyer on Breaking the Autonomous Systems Defence Employment Barrier

On May 22, 2025, I had a chance to talk with Dr. Marcus Hellyer about a key problem which was raised during his presentation yesterday at the Sir Richard Williams…

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The second panel during the Sir Richard Williams seminar held on May 22, 2025 was composed of members of the Australian defence industry and was chaired by Katherine Ziesing, Sir Richard Williams Foundation. She posed questions throughout and drove a more integrated discussion than

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