Address to the 2022 Royal Australian Air Force Air and Space Power Conference, Canberra

Summary

In his speech, Peter Dutton noted the following:

• The 150-plus international guests included air and space force chiefs, or their representatives, from around the globe.
• The 'terrible conflict' in Ukraine and China's rapid militarization and strategy of coercion meant it was vital we reinforced 'hard power.
• While Space is primarily a civil domain, it will eventually take on greater military significance. 
• However, Space is a domain that nations should use to deter aggression rather than become a new realm for conflict.
• Air Vice Marshal Cath Roberts has been appointed head of the Defence Space Command.
• Mr Dutton also used his address to note the release of Australia's Defence Space Strategy.

References

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References from the Web:

• MAR 2022  Russia and China give Australia’s space commander the need for speed—ASPI
• MAR 2022  Defence Minister Peter Dutton flags future US-style Space Force for Australia—ABC
• MAR 2022  Australia launches Space Command division—Sky News
• MAR 2022 US says Australia an important ally in deterring space hostility from China, Russia—Canberra Times   

Source Information:

• Article Source: Department of Defence Ministers
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