Australia needs to rebuild refining capacity, local manufacturing, and investing in critical industries like advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, and alternative fuel sources to enhance resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic and fuel dependency exposed these risks.

Australia's unpreparedness —highlighted by three major reports—stems from fragmented planning, weak leadership, and inadequate systems for managing disaster risks and critical infrastructure. Building resilience demands long-term, transformative action and for evidence-based disaster funding.

The accelerated uncrewed systems delivery program prioritises resilience against jamming attacks aiming to deploy thousands of drones by 2025. Software integration enables large-scale drone coordination. $500 million allocated for fiscal year 2024.

Climate change could strain Australian Defence operations, possibly impact infrastructure, the economy, and Indo-Pacific stability—highlighting the need for resilience. It might also impact energy security, agriculture, and heighten regional unrest risks.

Tinian airfield—used in the nuclear attack on Japan during WWII—now strengthens Pacific defence strategy, supporting Agile Combat Employment while enhancing strategic access and regional resilience.

The Albanese government’s cancellation of Australia’s largest-ever military space program–this decision raises concerns about strategic autonomy, industry stability, and defence innovation resilience amidst escalating Indo-Pacific tensions.

This article explores critical communications and how the global subsea cable network supports the internet, its vulnerabilities; and how repair teams maintain the network’s resilience.

Rucking, a new fitness trend inspired by military training, offers a steady-state cardio workout by walking with a weighted pack—building fitness while enhancing mental resilience—making it perfect for those who prefer outdoor activities without running.

The Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience enhances defence cooperation and supply chain resilience—addressing long resupply distances and mitigating risks in high-intensity conflicts, particularly against China; key partners include Japan and South Korea for missile co-production.

Australia's pandemic response showed strong vaccine uptake but revealed key issues in quarantine breaches, treatment distribution, and national disunity—cognitive resilience will be vital to ensure a cohesive legislative framework for future emergency responses.