It’s Time for the ADF to Train in Asia-Pacific Languages

Samuel White

10 April 2025

6 min

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Australia’s defence partnerships rely on trust—language and cultural fluency are essential. Shifting the focus to regional languages like Tok Pisin and Bahasa would improve engagement and operational effectiveness.

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References

The Strategist (Australian Strategic Policy Institute: ASPI): High factual reporting
Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.

It’s Time for the ADF to Train in Asia-Pacific Languages

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