Military Management

Yes, data can produce better policy – but it’s no substitute for real-world experience

Data can assist in shaping policy and decisions, but there are biases and blind spots in the production of data. Data needs real-world experiences for the depth, context and responsiveness to drive change.

Technology & Innovation

New Submarine Surveillance System

Seabed Sentry is a cost-effective, flexible, underwater sensor network promising longer deployments, greater coverage, and real-time communication. The modular design can be used for seabed survey, port security, critical infrastructure protection, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-surface warfare.

Strategic Influence

Russia’s endless ceasefire excuses are proof that Putin does not want peace

Despite the semblance of peace negotiations, Moscow continues to try to legitimize Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine. Even the Trump administration’s attempts at a ceasefire have been met with excuses and stalling tactics.

Lest we forget? Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans

Recent changes to the official veteran definition- recognising about 100,000 more people- brings hope but highlights a long history of neglect. Veterans exposed to atomic tests still uncompensated and Agent Orange health impacts faced slow acknowledgment.

Strategic Influence

Europe’s defense puts a fresh twist on steel, growth engine of old

Costs, geopolitical uncertainty and climate neutrality pressures are forcing EU steel producers to convert to electrical and hydrogen furnaces. As defence is a major consumer of steel it needs to monitor these costs and outputs.

Strategic Influence

Australia’s food security needs national-security frameworks

Domestic food production depends on imported inputs including fuel, AdBlue, fertiliser and, increasingly, labour. Covid-19 demonstrated Australia’s exposure to long and fragile supply chains. A National Food Security Strategy committed to by the Government.

Military History

The origin story of the Anzac biscuit is largely myth – but that shouldn’t obscure the history of women during the war

Anzac biscuits hold strong cultural significance today despite the current recipe emerging after the war. Women managed canteens near the frontline and the Australian Comforts Fund coordinated volunteer support. Fundraising cookbooks contributed to war financing.

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Technology & Innovation

New Submarine Surveillance System

Seabed Sentry is a cost-effective, flexible, underwater sensor network promising longer deployments, greater coverage, and real-time communication. The modular design can be used for seabed survey, port security, critical infrastructure protection, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-surface warfare.

Military Management

Yes, data can produce better policy – but it’s no substitute for real-world experience

Data can assist in shaping policy and decisions, but there are biases and blind spots in the production of data. Data needs real-world experiences for the depth, context and responsiveness to drive change.

Strategic Influence

Russia’s endless ceasefire excuses are proof that Putin does not want peace

Despite the semblance of peace negotiations, Moscow continues to try to legitimize Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine. Even the Trump administration’s attempts at a ceasefire have been met with excuses and stalling tactics.

Strategic Influence

Australia’s food security needs national-security frameworks

Domestic food production depends on imported inputs including fuel, AdBlue, fertiliser and, increasingly, labour. Covid-19 demonstrated Australia’s exposure to long and fragile supply chains. A National Food Security Strategy committed to by the Government.

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