With the strategic shift, the importance of regional conflict, and of regional allies is enhanced within the overall context of full spectrum crisis management. And with it, the need for enhanced self-reliance of allies as well. But enhanced self-reliance in the context of dealing with global authoritarian challenges for the…
After a stop in Sweden, the INS Turkish went to Russia to celebrate Russia's Navy Day parade. In an article by our partner, India Strategic, the arrival of the ship and its involvement in celebrating the relationship between the two countries was highlighted. New Delhi. Towards bolstering the robust ties…
By Brendan Sargeant China has always loomed large in Australia’s strategic imagination. It is a major Asian power with vast economic and strategic potential. It has a long history of cultural and political engagement across the Indo Pacific and it borders the Eurasian landmass as well as the Pacific Ocean.…
More than 90 personnel from a United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft maintenance unit were stationed at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Weapons, avionics, environmental, mechanical and production specialists assisted the 90th Fighter Squadron with the first F-22 Raptor fighter jet operations in Australia. Master Sergeant…
Australia has stood up its own F-35 training facilities for pilots and maintainers. And on July 15, 2019, the first Australian F-35 pilots training in Australia flew their jets for the first time. In an article published on July 26, 2019 and written by Andrew McLaughlin, this event was highlighted…
By Robbin Laird Recently, the CSBA released two reports authored by Ross Babbage, the well-known Australian strategist, which focus on 21stcentury warfare and deterrence. These reports draw on a total of 14 case studies prepared by regional experts to argue the need for the liberal democracies to shape a cohesive…
As Europe adds new F-35 capabilities to its combat forces, there is a clear opportunity for U.S Services which fly the F-35 to work a very different approach to providing for enhanced and time urgent combat power. With a sustained engagement strategy, the USAF, USMC and the US Navy could…
By Pierre Tran Paris - Armed forces minister Florence Parly set out July 25 a strategy for boosting military capability in space, backed by a funding boost of €700 million ($780 million) and plans to field lasers to disable space-borne threats to French satellites. Parly also said a space command…
