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

Government expands sovereign artillery manufacturing capacity with $72m contract

The Australian Government contract will see a 155mm artillery forge built in Queensland, boosting sovereign munitions production and strengthening supply chains. It will see ADF capability improved through important investments in local defence manufacturing.

Ukrainian personnel clear a trench Operation KUDU 26.

Military Management

Running Short on Soldiers, Russia Begins 'Aggressive' Recruiting Drive in Educational Institutions

As heavy personnel losses mount, more than 250 Russian universities reportedly face quotas to recruit men for the Army. Tuition fee relief and grade forgiveness offered to men pressured into joining the military.

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

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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.

Military Management

$120m contract to secure Aussie jobs in local missile industry

Australia is expanding sovereign missile manufacturing through a $120 million partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia, enabling domestic production of critical missile components, strengthening industrial resilience, workforce skills, and long-term guided weapons capability.

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.

Military Management

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.