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.

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No drone war for old men? How an Army exercise highlighted a generational divide

The U.S. Army’s Project Flytrap tested anti-drone tactics, revealing a disconnect between older commanders and tech-savvy junior personnel. The exercise underscored evolving doctrine, generational adaptation, and the tactical challenges of rapidly proliferating drone threats.

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No time for uncrewed vessels and aircraft

This article argues that trying to cut costs with robotic vessels and aircraft overlooks practical realities—these systems demand similar size, fuel, crew training, and support as crewed platforms; making them neither cheaper nor simpler.

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Australia chooses big, heavily armed Japanese frigates

Replacing the ANZAC Class, the larger, more heavily armed vessels—initially built in Japan and then WA—feature an advanced combat centre with a 360-degree view, reduced crewing and the ability to launch autonomous systems.

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Helicopter Close Call in Tasmania Not Reported to ATSB

Two civilian helicopter pilots narrowly avoided disaster when their aircraft hit a lake near Hobart in 2024. The incident was never reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, raising concerns about civil aviation reporting systems.

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Friends to all: Papua New Guinea seeks equal status in partnerships

PNG wants equal footing in regional partnerships—emphasising self-reliance, shared security, and development cooperation while remaining open to diverse partnerships. A condition of receiving a National Rugby League team is not signing a Chinese security pact.

HMAS Stuart Pacific Deployment

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VIDEO: Yes, it's okay to take a break at work. Here's how

Work can get so overpowering we forget to take a break. A break is a mental detachment and even standing up and exercising in place, is considered a strategic imperative to refresh and improve concentration.

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Pentagon updates medical conditions that disqualify new recruits

Medical disqualifications and waivers in a competitive and diminishing labour market is a constant balance. Balances between meeting quotas and managing potential battlefield risks, and the health and safety of the affected individual and their fellow service members.

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The voices in the cockpit fuelling controversy over Air India crash

An Air India crash that killed 260 has raised disturbing questions over cockpit actions, automation, and fuel control failure. The incident underscores the complexity of modern aviation investigations and risks tied to procedural ambiguity.

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The 2 "T"s That Instantly Make or Break Every Conversation- The overlooked secret to conversations that truly connect

Tone and timing can turn a solid point into a failed interaction—or vice versa. This article explains how mastering these two variables strengthens communication, builds trust, and avoids unnecessary conflict.

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When does workplace banter cross the line into bullying?

Banter, jokes and even swearing are commonly experienced within workplaces. They may be part of workplace cultures, but that doesn’t exempt them from crossing the line into unacceptable behaviour. Referencing policies and misconduct cases will help reinforce appropriate behaviours.