Military Management | The Runway

As a topic of Program Wirraway, Military Management focuses on promoting professionalism through up-skilling in the broad areas of management, organisational and cultural competence, attitudes, values and ethics, resilience, and strategies to be employed as you navigate the complex Defence systems as you navigate military and civilian organisational systems throughout your career. Military management involves efficiently coordinating resources and personnel within the armed forces to achieve mission objectives. It requires effective planning, organization, and direction of military activities while promoting accountability and teamwork. Strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and fostering professional growth are essential. Military management is vital for maintaining readiness and ensuring successful mission accomplishment.

The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at Woomera

Military Management

Three Years to Restore US Depleted Weapons Stock

The Iran bombing campaign struck more than 12,000 targets. Recent operations have highlighted the challenge of rebuilding complex industrial capacity, showing that production timelines, supply chains and manufacturing resilience can be as important as funding.

Hercules lands at Vientiane, Laos.

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Indonesia, Hercules maintenance, and the neutrality question

Indonesia is considering becoming a regional Hercules maintenance hub. However, infrastructure built for cooperation during peacetime may create unexpected political risks during regional crises—especially when support systems become tied to broader strategic competition.

Mogami Class Kakadu

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NZ at crossroads on frigate replacement

The choice is between Japanese Mogami class vessels (Australia’s choice) and the British Type 31. Mogami provides stronger combat systems and interoperability, the latter greater flexibility and lower operating costs. Shared platforms could simplify maintenance/training.

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Dazed and Confused: How Marine Corps Promotion Boards Keep Getting It Wrong

USMC promotion boards compress decades of service into about 12 minutes per officer, forcing rushed decisions. The system prioritizes efficiency over fairness, relying on shortcuts instead of thorough evaluation, risking the loss of top talent.

Australian Defence Force Cyber Skills Challenge trophy

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ADF strengthens skills as Cyber Command marks 2 years of operation

Australian Defence Force conducted a pilot program to build workforce capability in information environment operations, enhancing readiness against cyber and influence threats through joint training, coordination, and integration with partners including New Zealand Defence Force.

Phoenix Jet Uncrewed Aerial Target Drone

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US using low-cost drones on Iran

The drones are Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) reverse-engineered Iranian Shahed drone designs. Affordable autonomous systems (US $35,000 each) show how simple, scalable technology can shift strategic thinking about cost, speed and innovation.

USS Vermont (SSN 792)

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The case for a mixed US submarine fleet

Relying on one premium capability is no longer sustainable; combining high-end platforms with cheaper, specialised alternatives improves resilience, coverage, and adaptability while easing industrial strain. Mixed capability spreads production/operational risk.

Australian Defence Force personnel march down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées

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Reserve leaders emphasize standards, strategic ‘Reserve Advantage’ to NATO allies

At the NATO Air Reserve Symposium, U.S. Air Force Reserve leaders highlighted the “Reserve Advantage,” stressing standards, interoperability, and surge capacity as decisive enablers of coalition readiness and future NATO operations.

USS Ronald Reagan in formation with HMAS Perth and others

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Carrier strike groups: change on way

Large, fixed organisational models are giving way to more flexible groupings, easing strain on people and platforms while matching effort more precisely to real-world demands. Hedge forces balance cost, scale, and adaptability against strategic uncertainty.

Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers conduct a trench clearance serial as part of OP KUDU

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Ukraine reclaims more than 200 square kilometres of territory as Elon Musk blocks Russian army’s internet access

Rapid territorial gains highlight how control of information and connectivity can quickly shift momentum. Technology and timing can open brief windows that demand swift action before conditions change. Internet loss hampered Russian coordination.