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Air Force Structure in the Next National Defense Strategy

Years spent focussing on terrorism has diverted the US Air Force from its primary mission—deterring or defeating peer adversaries.

13 November 2020

Air & Space Power

History of Australia's Involvement in Space

Australia's involvement in space spans seven decades, multiple locations and development of significant space capabilities.

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Air force chief says RAAF ramping up preparations for ‘grey zone’ missions

To be able to operate in the ‘grey zone’ the air force needs to shape, deter and respond to potential threats.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Brown’s Keynote at AFA’s vASC 2020

The recently appointed Chief of Staff USAF Gen. Brown gave a keynote address that provided some pointers as to his priorities for the USAF.

No. 75 Squadron's Commemorative Aircraft F/A-18A A21-018 arrives in RAAF Base Townsville and is put to bed after her first flight adorning her new colours.

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The Geopolitical Partnership Between China & Russia

Through a geopolitical alliance and joint military exercises Russia and China demonstrate a willingness to re-assert their great power status in the Indo-Pacific.

Dr Charles Edel at the Strategy and the Future of War Conference held at ADFA, Canberra.

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APC 2020 Dr Charles Edel: Great Powers and Regional Dynamics of the Indo-Pacific

The US-led rules-based order is not facing an ideological struggle, it is facing a multi-layered, compounding series of threats.

Andrew Carr

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Dr Andrew Carr: Thinking anew as our times are new

Static grand strategy comprises strategic biases and assumptions and becomes outdated quickly in a dynamic world.

Secretary of Defence and Chief of Defence Force

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APC 2020 CDF and SECDEF - View from the Top

Australia's Air Force is recalibrating to leverage its value as a form of soft power in our region along the spectrum of conflict.

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Multi-Domain Operations and Challenges to Air Power

C2 and agile thinking are the most critical elements of multi-domain operational success.

Australian Army soldier Craftsman Blake Hayhow from 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion uses the Battle Simulation Site Protected Mobility Tactical Trainer at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.

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A Competitive 21st Century Acquisition System

The USAF are evolving capability delivery to meet the fast-paced and competitive geostrategic environment.