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Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston AO, RAN, (2nd from the right) and French Chief of Defence Staff, General Thierry Burkhard (right) sit with military officials and dignitaries from Australia and France during the spirit of the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Villers- Bretonneux, France

Military History

Why Did the French Air Force Fail in 1940?

A failure of leadership, a lack of strategic vision, a poor supply chain, a failure to operate with other services and allies all contributed to the fall of France in 1940.

United States Air Force Senior Airman Reginald Dormeville from 509th Security Forces Squadron (left) and Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman James Lunney from No. 2 Security Squadron in front of a United States Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 13th Bomb Squadron, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland

Strategic Influence

From Forever Wars to Great-power Wars: Lessons learned from Operation Inherent Resolve

Lessons learned from Middle East Operations are applicable in both contested and uncontested air environments.

Chris Little from the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group talks about the Artec Ray 3D Scanner with the Head of Maritime Systems, Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm, CSM, RAN, during the official opening of the Centre for Innovation West at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.

Technology & Innovation

What's the metaverse and why should we care about it?

Is the metaverse the future of the internet or just an overhyped concept?

Able Seaman Medic Aaron Jones observes Leading Seaman Medic Brian Shelvey as he prepares the COVID-19 vaccine at Jonathan Rogers GC House in Nowra, New South Wales.

Technology & Innovation

Covid’s Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible

Without Ian MacLachlan’s innovative delivery system, Moderna and Pfizer might not have been able to get their mRNA vaccines into human cells safely.

Tanks and guns on display at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum in Cairns.

Military History

George Kennan urged American leadership and patience to counter the Soviets. Instead, the Cold War ensued

While some were considering military action against an expansionist USSR, George Kennan convinced the Truman Administration there was a better strategy.

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Brigade loads an F89 Minimi light support weapon on top of a Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle at Ellendale Mine near Derby, Western Australia, during Exercise Northern Shield 2016

4 September 2021

Military Management

The rigged test of leadership.

The ‘Glass cliff’ refers to organisations in trouble placing a person from under-represented groups, such as women, into leadership positions—when whom-so-ever was in the job was bound to fail.

The last remaining First World War German A7V tank, Panzerkampfwagen 506, 'Mephisto' and the battle damage it absorbed during the First World War at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Military History

Kursk The greatest tank battle in history might have ended differently had it not been for the action in the air.

The Soviet’s airpower was a major factor in defeating Nazi Germany in the Battle of Kursk during WW2.

The last remaining First World War German A7V tank, Panzerkampfwagen 506, 'Mephisto' and the battle damage it absorbed during the First World War at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Military History

Battle of Kursk (Military History)

This article describes the Battle of Kursk, the terrible casualties and the end of Germany’s ability to launch an offensive against the Soviet Union.

Medical face masks which have been fully assembled, sterilised and packaged ready to be sent out.

Why do COVID-19 breakthrough infections occur?

Vaccine type, immune fitness, and virus variant are all factors that can contribute to breakthrough infections in people who are immunised against COVID-19.

Military History

"The Most Complete Naval Victory": How America Smashed Japan at Midway

The US' victory at Midway was due to a superior strategy and a very high level of tactical leadership.