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.

Military Management

Trash talk: The trend to over-explain

When someone over-explains something in a meeting, it is both annoying and unproductive. It can also be symptomatic of some deep-seated psychosocial issues. These issues can be mitigated through an open and respectful approach.

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Minns Government beefs up protection for Anzac memorials in wake of vandalism

The State Government has altered legislation in order to strengthen protections for the Anzac Memorials. This highlights Governments’ commitment to honour veterans and families, in light of increasing antisocial behaviour against war memorials.

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Another lesson from Ukraine for Taiwan’s friends: the power of surveillance

Ukraine shows that timely surveillance enables decisive strikes. Persistent sensing, fast data fusion, and resilient networks decide when targets are most vulnerable—and failure to protect these systems risks losing the initiative in any high-end conflict.

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Australia losing global drone race. Canberra blamed

Uncrewed systems are reshaping conflict fast. Australia risks falling behind due to slow procurement, cautious culture, and limited scale. Faster adoption, clearer rules, and stronger local industry are needed to remain credible in a changing region.

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The National Defence Strategy needs to give Australians clarity

The 2026 strategy should explain what matters, what threatens us, and why key investments are required. A direct link between risks, interests and resources will help the public understand the choices that shape national security.

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Government warns on unexploded ordnance

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) remains a hidden hazard across Australia—posing serious risk when disturbed. Public vigilance, especially near former Defence sites and beaches, is vital, with authorities ready to respond quickly to reports.

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Small, smart, many: what maritime autonomy can teach us about self-reliance

Australia should scale autonomous maritime capabilities by leveraging distributed domestic industry. Small, modular, and easily maintained vessels like the Sea Archer can provide resilience, adaptability, and rapid iteration, enabling sovereign, scalable autonomy.

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Australia’s maritime fuel vulnerability

Australia’s fuel system is fragile—relying on luck, global shipping, and lean inventories. Structural reforms, including stockpiling, supply diversification, and alternative distribution, are critical to secure energy, support Defence readiness, and maintain national stability.

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Opportunities and risks in Australia’s defence acquisition shake-up

Australia’s Defence procurement is being overhauled through the creation of a Defence Delivery Agency. Success depends on embracing innovation, rapid capability development, and cultural change—otherwise, delays and inefficiencies may persist despite structural reform.

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Policy needs to keep pace with northern ambition

Northern Australia is ready for growth, but rigid, short-term funding and centralised policy slow progress. Effective regional development requires flexible, sustained investment, tailored programs, and place-based approaches that align with local needs and ambition.