BLUF

Australia's Defence needs to prioritise fuel security and supply chain resilience to address vulnerabilities—ensuring readiness and strategic resilience in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.

Summary

  1. ADF moved from fuel resilience to outsourcing-affects capability.
  2. INTERFET highlighted critical logistical coordination needs.
  3. COVID-19 exposed logistics vulnerabilities, such as AdBlue.
  4. Collaboration with government and private sectors crucial.
  5. Reducing dependency on external fuel sources strengthens resilience.
READ: The urgent need for a strategic overhaul in Australia’s Defence approach to fuel resilience

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