08/07/2017: Talisman Saber Fleet Aerials. The Talisman Saber series of exercises is the principal Australian and United States Military Training activity focused on the planning and conduct of mid-intensity ‘high end’ war fighting. Exercise Talisman Saber is the largest combined, joint military exercise undertaken by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and…
2017-07-31 In a recent article by Andrew Tillett published in The Financial Review, the growth in Australian defense industry associated with the launch of new Australian defense programs is examined. Australia has had some success stories. Thales' Bushmaster vehicle proved its worth in Afghanistan by protecting soldiers from blasts and…
2017-07-23 By Robbin Laird A key element of evolving naval power is the ability to integrate unmanned with manned assets aboard the sea base. This is not only a work in progress, but a capability which will evolve over time with the technology, the operational experience and the ability to…
2017-07-31 By Guy Martin Growing maritime threats off Africa’s coastline and new offshore oil and gas finds are driving the need for better maritime security while the drop in the oil price means securing oil and gas supplies is more important than ever as there is less margin for loss.…
2017-07-31 In a piece published on July 31, 2017 by Ron Maxwell, the writer and director of the Civil War trilogy of movies: Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Copperhead looks at why the legacy dominates, and why new approaches remain in the wings. How Romney Loyalists Hijacked Trump’s Foreign Policy Those who…
2017-07-18 By Robbin Laird I have focused in several interviews on the basic shift towards building software upgradeable platforms as the base line for shaping a 21st century air enabled combat force. The strategic shift has been to develop and buy core multi-mission platforms and to modernize them through software…
2017-07-22 Earlier we highlighted the key way in which allies are leading the way for the United States in standing up F-35 squadrons abroad. A key dynamic in the shift from COIN-centric land wars to a twenty-first century combat force is what the US and its closest allies will learn from each other thanks…
2017-07-19 The next seminar to be held by the Williams Foundation in Canberra will focus on electronic warfare. The seminar will be held on August 23, 2017 at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra and Second Line of Defense will be covering the seminar and producing a report as…
