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What has Happened Since the DSR has been Published: The Perspective of Marcus Hellyer

10/05/2023
By Robbin Laird During my current visit to Australia to support the Williams Foundation Seminar held on 27 September 2023, I had a chance to talk with the well-known Australian strategist, Marcus Hellyer. Formerly of ASPI, he is now is head of research at Strategic Analysis, Australia. I asked Marcus…

Maritime Autonomous Systems and the Operational Force: How to Accelerate the Effort?

10/03/2023
By Robbin Laird Recently, I had a chance to continue my discussions with CDRE Darron Kavanagh who is Director General Warfare Innovation, Royal Australian Navy Headquarters, concerning maritime autonomous systems. Kavanagh has been one of the most articulate leaders of the development and introduction of maritime autonomous systems in Australia.…

Air Transport of MRF-D Helos to Australia

10/02/2023
The C-5 Galaxy was transporting two UH-1Y Venom Helicopters in support of the Marine Rotational Force Darwin and Exercise Talisman Saber. Mobility Guardian 23 personnel received the aircraft and assisted in the unloading. AUSTRALIA 07.13.2023 Video by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

The Sir Richard Williams Foundation Seminar September 2023: The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain Strike Enterprise

09/29/2023
By Robbin Laird On 27 September 2023, the second Williams Foundation seminar for the year was held at the National Gallery in Canberra. The first focused on deterrence and the second provided a case study of building blocks for enhanced deterrent capabilities, namely shaping a multi-domain strike enterprise for the…