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WARFIGHTING (Generic Overview)

Warfighting embodies the conduct of warfare to achieve national objectives through military force, based on Clausewitz's principle that war is politics by other means. Clausewitz's Definition of War
It necessitates government-directed use of force in alignment with strategic political goals.
Success in warfighting hinges on the strategic objectives it aims to accomplish, underlining the importance of political context.
The development and utilisation of military capabilities are crucial for operational effectiveness across various environments.
Military strategy and operations are designed to impose one’s will on the adversary, securing political ends.
Capability Enhancement: Continual development of military capabilities is crucial for maintaining operational effectiveness and readiness.
Operational Effectiveness: The essence of capability is to achieve desired effects in specific environments and sustain them as needed.
Strategic Impact of Capabilities: Military capabilities are foundational to executing operations that align with and achieve strategic objectives.

Strategic Influence

Russia’s Ukraine Casualty Crisis: Nearly 10,000 Troops Lost in One Week of Fighting

This article examines the war in Ukraine as it approaches its third anniversary, and the Russian casualties that are mounting at a staggering rate.

Military History

Air Power in the Falklands Conflict: An Operational Insight

Book Review: This book provides a detailed operational analysis of air power in the Falklands Conflict, challenging popular narratives and highlighting critical lessons in military planning and execution.

Strategic Influence

F-35: The Fighter Jet Every Air Force on Earth Now Wants

This article examines the ever-increasing interest in the F-35 Lightning II, with Romania set to purchase 32 jets, making it the third Eastern European NATO member to operate the jet.

Strategic Influence

Experts react: What’s behind the Hezbollah beeper and walkie-talkie explosions

In this article, three Atlantic Council experts discuss recent events in Lebanon when beepers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded in a coordinated manner on successive days.

Military History

The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot: 19-20 June 1944

The "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" secured U.S. naval air dominance by devastating Japan’s carrier-based aircraft—shifting the balance of power in the Pacific permanently.

Strategic Influence

China's J-11B Fighter Is a 'Clear and Present Danger' Thanks to Russia

China's J-11B fighter—based on the Russian Su-27—highlights advancements in reverse engineering and homegrown tech, showcasing upgraded weapons systems and avionics that enhance its combat capability.

Strategic Influence

Lessons from Black Sea and Red Sea

The US Navy's goal of 80% combat readiness is ambitious—critical for rapid deployment, but it will demand strong emphasis on personnel training, resource allocation, and streamlined logistics.

Strategic Influence

The Hidden Significance of China’s Aircraft Carrier Passage Near Japan’s Yonaguni Island

This signals China's intent to challenge Japan's defence posture, reinforce claims in the East China Sea, and test regional response readiness.

Air & Space Power

Russian Su-35 aircraft shown 'headbutting' a US F-16 fighter jet at close range off Alaska

"Headbutting" is an aggressive manoeuvre where one aircraft flies dangerously close to another, forcing it to alter course or risk collision, often used for intimidation or deterrence.

Strategic Influence

Iran’s leaders have everything to lose in a direct war with Israel. Why take such a massive risk?

Fighting Israel is very much a pillar of Iranian state identity; and if Iran doesn’t act on this principle, there’s a serious risk of undermining its own legitimacy.

Military History

10 Roman Military Innovations You Should Know About

Explores ten Roman military innovations that transformed ancient warfare—highlighting weaponry, medical advancements, and battlefield tactics crucial to their enduring success.

Strategic Influence

Ukraine Goes After Russia's North Korean Arms Stockpiles

Ukraine has reportedly struck a Russian depot housing ammunition made by North Korea—one of Moscow's key allies and arms suppliers.

Strategic Influence

Another US Strike in Yemen But Little Evidence Military Operations Are Deterring Houthis

The Pentagon has provided more details on its latest strike against Houthi targets in Yemen, but the goal of making the Red Sea safe for merchant ships still seems out of reach.

Military History

“Black Week”: The Darkest Days for the US Army Air Forces

The 1943 bombing campaign against Germany exposed flaws in US air power doctrine, as bombers suffered heavy losses without proper fighter escort. This highlighted the need for improved tactics and demonstrated Germany’s strong aerial defences.

Strategic Influence

US Deploys THAAD Battery, Troops to Israel Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

The US will deploy a THAAD missile defense system and support troops to Israel, reinforcing air defences amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and its allies.

Strategic Influence

Ukraine Dragon Drones Are Now Burning Russian Tanks at 4000 Degrees

This article examines Ukraine’s new ‘dragon drones’, equipped with thermite, which are striking Russian targets with devastating precision.

Air & Space Power

Sink an Aircraft Carrier? 5 Reasons It Might Be Close to Impossible

Aircraft carriers remain unmatched in military power—highly mobile, well-defended, and technologically advanced, making them nearly impossible to sink by conventional means.

Technology & Innovation

What Australia can learn from Ukraine’s long-range strike weapons

Australia’s 2024 National Defence Strategy emphasises developing long-range strike capabilities. Ukraine’s effective mix of high-end and indigenous weapons could be a model.

Technology & Innovation

Dark Eagle: Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Looks Epic

The Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon's range and speed offer significant strategic advantages, reshaping conventional deterrence and counter-strike capabilities, underscoring the importance of advancing long-range strike options in modern defence planning.

Air & Space Power

WARFIGHTING Future RAAF air combat capability (1): making the most of the Ghost Bat

This article argues the RAAF’s future air combat capability needs advanced uncrewed systems, particularly the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, to enhance operational flexibility and effectiveness.

Strategic Influence

Deterrence and alliance power: Why the AUKUS submarines matter and how they can be delivered

This comprehensive article outlines why nuclear submarines are a key component of the Defence Strategic Review.

Strategic Influence

Ukraine War: Kursk Offensive Has Taken the War Into Russia and Put Putin on the Back Foot – For Now

Ukraine's unexpected advance into Russia's Kursk region highlights strategic ingenuity, utilizing surprise and coordination to challenge Russian forces. This move could pressure Russia diplomatically, but the long-term impact remains uncertain.

Strategic Influence

Is Ukraine’s raid into Russia a ‘crossing the Delaware’ moment?

This article examines Ukraine’s audacious raid into Russia’s Kursk Province which captured enemy soldiers, destroyed equipment, and discomforted the Kremlin. Could this strategic success help turn the tide of this war like George Washington’s Delaware crossing did in 1776?

Air & Space Power

Warship Destroyed: A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Fired a 'Stealth Munition'

The article details a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet's successful mission in destroying a warship, highlighting technological advancements and strategic impacts on naval warfare, offering insights for enhancing Australia's defence strategy.

Strategic Influence

Putin the Desperate: Russia Is Losing Tanks Now at an 'Unsustainable' Rate

This article examines Russia’s unsustainable loss of tanks in its war against Ukraine, and highlights Russia’s desperation in redeploying its Cold War-era T-62 tanks which are struggling with the weight of additional armour needed to fight a modern war.

Strategic Influence

Networked Sniper Pod Will Let 4th-Generation Fighters Create ‘Kill Webs’ With F-35s

This article examines the roll-out of Lockheed Martin’s newest version of its sniper targeting pod, providing added networking capabilities designed to create a secure link between non-stealthy 4th-generation fighters, and stealthy 5th-generation fighters.

Strategic Influence

Is China at War in the South China Sea?

While China’s conduct in the South China Sea is short of open warfare, it is indisputably warlike.

Strategic Influence

Enabling Logistics in Contested Environments

Emerging technologies are revolutionising logistics in contested environments, focusing on resilient, adaptive systems to ensure supply chain continuity. Understanding these advancements is vital for military professionals to enhance operational effectiveness and maintain supply lines under adversarial conditions.

Military History

What went wrong at Gallipoli?

A 1907 study showing Allied navies attacking Constantinople forcing Turkey out of the war was unfeasible but, ignored in 1915.

Technology & Innovation

This tech startup is putting drones in soldiers’ backpacks

China is beating America in combat drone innovation; and a US business is trying to change that.

Strategic Influence

F-16s to be ‘flying in the skies of Ukraine this summer,’ US says

This article offers a detailed look at the strategic implications of the U.S. supplying Ukraine with F-16s, highlighting the potential enhancement of Ukraine's defence capabilities and the associated challenges and risks.

Technology & Innovation

Defeating deadly sea mines

The article addresses the ongoing threat of sea mines and the use of unmanned systems to combat them. It provides a defence focus on modern mine countermeasures, highlighting their significance for maintaining naval security.

Strategic Influence

South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones

This article offers a detailed look at South Korea's deployment of laser weapons to counter North Korean drones, highlighting the strategic implications for regional defense and the technological advancements in South Korea's military capabilities.

Military History

Korean War, 1950-53 AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL (AWM)

This article examines Australia's involvement in the Korean War from 1950-1953, detailing the contributions of the Royal Australian Navy, Air Force, and Army. It highlights key battles, strategic decisions, and the broader impact on Australia's military history and international relations.

Strategic Influence

EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill

This article examines a US Navy EA-18G electronic warfare jet that claimed the platform’s first air-to-air kill, illustrating the combat effectiveness of the aircraft’s AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).

Technology & Innovation

Ukraine war inspires weapons that crack battle tanks at weakest point

The new weapons counter tanks by targeting their top vulnerabilities and deploy drones to shower infantry with metal fragments.

Military History

Tobruk: 8 facts about the WW2 confrontation in North Africa

German propaganda’s use of the term 'Rats of Tobruk’ hardened the resolve of Tobruk’s Australian and British defenders.

Air & Space Power

The Age of the F-15 Fighter is Now Completely Over

Analysis of the F-15's retirement highlighting technological evolution and future replacements.

Strategic Influence

Momentum 'Clearly' Building for NATO Troops in Ukraine

After more than two years of full-scale war in Ukraine, the French-led push for deeper involvement is making headway.

Technology & Innovation

Inside BlueHalo’s quest to make the Pentagon’s laser weapon dreams a reality

The US military is now officially using laser weapons in combat zones.

Technology & Innovation

How an Air Force F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter Flew Under Iran's F-4 Undetected

After surveying the F-4’s weapons load, the US pilot then alerted the Iranians to his presence.

Strategic Influence

A Whole Bunch of F-22s Are Flocking to This Tiny Island on China's Doorstep

The U.S. has positioned F-22 Raptors close to China, enhancing rapid response capabilities and regional air superiority.

Military History

Pearl Harbour: The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941

The attack on Pearl Harbour by Japan and the declaration of war against the USA by Nazi Germany brought America into WW2; which four years later resulted in the unconditional surrender of both Japan and Germany.

Strategic Influence

5,000 Iranian AK-47s seized from smugglers are now going to Ukraine

Weapons intercepted by US and allies en route to Iranian-backed Houthi militias in Yemen.

Air & Space Power

The U.S. Navy Should Make Every Warship Into an 'Aircraft Carrier'

Integrating aviation across the U.S. surface fleet could cut costs and boost combat effectiveness.

Military History

The Evolution of Aerial Warfare in WWII: From the Battle of Britain to the Bombing of Germany

Strategic bombing evolved as both the Axis and Allies adjusted their tactics and technology.

Air & Space Power

NGAD: The 6th Generation Air Force Fighter Is a Tragic Mistake

NGAD warplane development considered by some experts to be outdated and impractical.

Military History

The Only Time a Battleship Sunk an Aircraft Carrier

Escorted, but lacking radar and airborne scouting, HMS Glorious was caught completely off-guard.

Military History

1942: Navajo Code Talkers

During WWII, Navajo Code Talkers created an unbreakable code, providing vital communication for U.S. Marines in the Pacific theatre.

Air & Space Power

Ukraine’s Drones Are Hunting Down Russia’s Best Fighter-Bombers At Their Base Deep Inside Russia

The Ukrainian military has moved to targeting Russian aircraft on the ground.

Air & Space Power

Dark Eagle: The Army Wants a Mach 5 Hypersonic Missile That Can Strike from 1,725 Miles Away

The U.S. Army and Navy unite efforts in the development of the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) "Dark Eagle" to maintain competitiveness.ly.

Strategic Influence

The U.S. Navy's Nightmare: The Aircraft Carrier's Days Are Numbered

US Navy should focus less on aircraft carriers, and more on submarines.

Technology & Innovation

101st Airborne first Army unit to field Next Generation Squad Weapons

The new weaponry includes the XM7 rifle, the XM250 automatic rifle, and the XM157 fire control advanced optic.

Air & Space Power

Nordic nations move to link air forces into 250-strong aircraft fleet

The initiative takes place against the backdrop of persisting security tensions, provoked by Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Air & Space Power

F-35I Adir: Israel Has A 'Custom' F-35 No Nation Can Match

The aircraft stands as a pivotal asset in Israel’s defence arsenal and is tailored for the nation's unique security requirements.

Strategic Influence

The meaning of Sweden’s NATO accession

The decision to join NATO was largely influenced by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Air & Space Power

U.S. Air Force Boosts Pacific Presence With Hot-Pit Refueling Expansion

This method significantly reduces ground time for military aircraft, by refuelling them with engines running.

Technology & Innovation

Defence to trial drone-killing lasers that use advanced 'directed energy' technology

The Australian Defence Force is trialling a Melbourne company's directed energy (DE) laser technology.

Strategic Influence

The Age of the M1 Abrams Tank Is Coming to an End

Conflict in the Ukraine has shown that drones and other inexpensive anti-tank systems can disable/destroy expensive tanks

Strategic Influence

The Oldest Ships and Submarines in the US Navy

USS Blue Ridge, active since 1970, is the oldest commissioned warship.

Air & Space Power

High maintenance 'prima donna' F-16 jets will be hard work for Ukraine, former US Marine pilot says

F-16s, being "sensitive" and "highly engineered," contrast with Ukraine's rugged, Soviet-era MiG jets.

Technology & Innovation

US Navy warships have the tools to fend off exploding drones like those wrecking a Russian fleet, but it's a dangerous and evolving threat

Naval drones test Western navies' readiness for changing asymmetrical warfare.

Air & Space Power

India approves full development of fifth-generation fighter

Work on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) twin-engine stealth fighter will now press ahead.

Air & Space Power

US Air Force special ops forces are turning big cargo planes into bombers with a new weapon

Air Mobility Command (AMC) has been test-dropping pallets of cruise missiles from cargo planes like the C-17 and MC-130J.

Strategic Influence

NATO JAS 39 Gripen Fighters Already Giving Russia's Air Force Problems

The Swedish Air Force has taken part in a NATO air mission, intercepting Russian aircraft.

Strategic Influence

Caught on Camera: A Ballistic Missile’s Wrath Wreaks Havoc

Russian strikes target Ukrainian HIMARS and Patriot air defence launchers, impacting military and air defence capabilities.

Technology & Innovation

China and Russia are outpacing the US and its allies in military technology development, Australian defense official warns

Australia's Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry warns of China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific, urging US-Australia collaboration.

Strategic Influence

The Russian Military Has Bigger Problems In Ukraine Than Lost Tanks

Russian military's loss of 3,700+ officers severely impacts operations and strategy.

Air & Space Power

Air Force’s first Grey Wolf patrol helicopter arrives at Malmstrom

The US Air Force's MH-139, begins operations to secure land-based nuclear missiles, replacing the 54 year old UH-1N Huey design.

Military History

Guns That Contributed to American Victory in WWII

WWII transformed the US firearms industry, leading to the production of iconic weapons crucial to victory.

Strategic Influence

Can Europe Arm Itself?

EU Commission President Von der Leyen proposes unified military boost, citing uncertain Russian intentions.

Technology & Innovation

The classroom is a battle lab: Using professional military education to usher in a new era of algorithmic warfare

The Marine Corps University is turning classrooms into battle labs for experimentation and innovation with AI/ML in warfare.

Air & Space Power

The F-35 Is Now the World’s First Stealth Fighter Certified to Carry a Nuke

F-35As now dual-capable for conventional and nuclear warfare.

Air & Space Power

The U.S. Could Soon Lose Air Superiority

Unlike other post-Cold War conflicts, a war with China could find Air Force planes outnumbered.

Air & Space Power

Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deployments

USAF will launch three new air task forces this year to help provide a more predictable deployment cycle for airmen.

Strategic Influence

Developing effective deterrence—from the war fighters’ perspective

US Military: Allies must formulate clear response to counter China in Indo-Pacific.

Air & Space Power

Every Plane and Helicopter The US Military Is Buying

The main competitive advantage the United States has over the rest of the world, militarily, is its Air Force.

Strategic Influence

Poland signs $2.5 billion deal for US air-defense software hub

It is set to acquire the Integrated Battle Command System, or IBCS, to synchronize the nation’s air-and missile-defence weapons.

Strategic Influence

The Age of the Aircraft Carrier Is Over

The US needs to strategically pivot towards submarines and more agile surface ships, alongside investment in hypersonic and space weapons.

Strategic Influence

Su-34s Are Russia’s Best Precision Bombers. Which Is Why Ukraine Is Shooting Them Down—As Fast As It Can.

The Su-34s are vital to Russia’s war effort—and the loss of so many is a big problem for the Kremlin.

Military Management

Exhausted Ukraine struggles to find new men for front line

Ukraine's struggles offer an object lesson in managing personnel during conflict.

Strategic Influence

Israel's Gaza Assault Lays Ground for Lebanon Clash

As Israel seeks victory in Gaza, military lessons learned there may prove useful in any renewed conflict with Hezbollah.

Strategic Influence

NATO Will Be Drawn Into War With Russia if Ukraine Loses: Lloyd Austin

U.S. Defense Secretary predicts more Putin aggression if Ukraine falls.

Strategic Influence

Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget

The F-35A’s will supplement orders for 12 vertical take-off F35B’s due by 2030.

Strategic Influence

Medium Aircraft Carriers: The Warship the U.S. Navy Needs to Build?

The concept of Medium Aircraft Carriers was set aside due to the superior operational capabilities of the larger carriers.

Military History

Resource Page: Australian Forces WW2 Battles

An overview of World War II battles where Australian forces made significant contributions, emphasizing their roles and achievements.

Resource Page: List of WW2 battles New Guinea & SW Pacific—1941 – 45.

How the allies countered the Japanese invasion of the territory of PNG, leading to eventual Japanese defeat.

Military History

Resource Page: RAAF History

Formed in 1912, the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) played a pioneering role in military aviation during World War I. In 1921, it became an independent service the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a transformation that signified the beginning of a new era. Since then, the RAAF has maintained a crucial role in defending Australia and contributing to international peacekeeping and security efforts.

Strategic Influence

Ukraine’s Ex-American M-1 Abrams Tanks Are In Action

Ukraine received 31 of the 69-ton, four-person M-1A1 Situational Awareness tanks.

Strategic Influence

How Russia and Ukraine's Losses Compare

Two years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the human cost of 24 months of warfare is staggering.

Technology & Innovation

Northrop ‘combat edge’ software connects troops without cloud

The software enables troops to receive, share, and tailor data without reliance on distant cloud servers.

Military History

Casablanca-Class: The U.S. Navy Built 50 'Baby' Aircraft Carriers in a Just 1 Year

The small mass-produced escort carriers transformed WW2 naval warfare, demonstrating the value of simple, numerous platforms in wartime.

Strategic Influence

The Navy gets bigger under the fleet review. But is it enough?

The Royal Australian Navy is poised to expand its firepower over the next decade, in line with the 2023 Defence Strategic Review.

Strategic Influence

The government has unveiled its Navy of the future. Will it solve our current problems – or just create new ones?

Australia's naval challenges include aging fleets, rising project costs, and crew shortages, leading to a strategic review.

Air & Space Power

Space Force Tech: Weapons and Equipment Beyond Earth's Atmosphere

Space Force doesn’t yet engage in space battles, but does possess a significant amount of technology to protect the US.

Strategic Influence

Trailblazers: IDF’s engineers transform the North

Israeli Reservists engineer hundreds of new access routes in northern Israel.

Strategic Influence

NATO Is Spending Billions To Become an Even Bigger Military Powerhouse

18 NATO members should reach the 2% defence spending target, with a combined investment of $380 billion in 2024.

Technology & Innovation

New thermal scope lets snipers see bullets in flight without tracers

The ThermoSight HISS-HD enables long-range engagement while preserving stealth.

Strategic Influence

Multi-domain combat units and preparing Australia for an era of ‘archipelagic denial’

The Defence Strategic Review gave the Australian Army several force structure priorities, including ‘littoral manoeuvre capability by sea, land and air’.

Strategic Influence

The Future of Missile Defense

We are headed into an advanced precision strike regime with improved accuracies for weapons of longer ranges.

Technology & Innovation

The U.S. Navy's New Constellation-Class Are Packed with Firepower

Anti-submarine vessels feature advanced radar, combat systems, guns, and vertical launch systems.

Strategic Influence

Japan's 'Big Whale' submarines add another weapon to bottle up China's navy

Their advanced capabilities and stealth make them prime candidates for ambushes on Chinese warships.

Air & Space Power

Odin’s Eye to expand EU space-based, missile-warning system

It focuses on identifying and monitoring ballistic, hypersonic, and anti-satellite weapons.

Air & Space Power

Robot wingmen vs. China: What a think tank’s wargame revealed about a key USAF concept

The Mitchell Institute's wargame emphasizes affordable drones, preferring cost-effective Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) for efficiency.

The 13 Most Cunning and Ruthless Military Leaders of All Time

The leadership tactics of 13 shrewd strategists remain admired and studied today, despite the passage of time.

Technology & Innovation

Military technology is outpacing our diplomatic capacity

Space robotics is a military-use technology that is developing faster than diplomatic efforts to contain the dangers.

Strategic Influence

Amid Red Sea clashes, Navy leaders ask: Where are our ship lasers?

Despite their successes, US Navy ships are fighting without a potential key asset: the long-planned and ever-elusive laser.

Technology & Innovation

Technologies like artificial intelligence are changing our understanding of war

AI won't replace humans in combat but will change perceptions and strategies in warfare.

Strategic Influence

USS Jimmy Carter Is the U.S. Navy's Remarkable Seawolf-Class Spy Submarine

Over the past decade or so, underwater cables, infrastructure and other networks have grown exponentially.

Strategic Influence

Air Force preps for mega overhaul with an eye toward China

The service is expected to announce major changes to its air wings and command structure, very soon.

Military History

MILITARY HISTORY: INDEX of PAGES AND COLLECTIONS ON THE RAAF RUNWAY

LINKS TO: The RAAF Runway Content related to the Study of Military History

Strategic Influence

Resource Page: Russo-Ukraine Conflict

Provides links to articles and books about the 2022 Russo-Ukraine Conflict.

Strategic Influence

WARFIGHTING—Military Topics…. The Oxford Very Short Introduction Series (VSI)

Oxford's Very Short Introductions offer brief insights into military topics, making them accessible for all interested in warfare and strategy.

HMAS Warramunga conducts maritime manoeuvres with warships from India and Japan in during Exercise MALABAR 2021.

Strategic Influence

Warfighting at Sea: What Has Changed Since the Falklands War of 1982

The lessons of the Falklands War are still relevant for informing modern military strategies.

Communication & Cognition

Preliminary Lessons in Conventional Warfighting from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: February–July 2022

Lessons to be learned are the importance of close air support, good communication and logistics, unity of command, high-quality junior leadership and effective and efficient training.

Air & Space Power

Australia to focus R&D on asymmetric warfighting, chief scientist says

The Defence Strategic Review (DSR) is changing the way Australia’s defence and innovation ecosystems interact.

Strategic Influence

The Rise of the Present Unconventional Character of Warfare

Western preoccupation with conventional warfare leaves a vacuum for unconventional measures to take hold where only a whole-of-government response will prevail.

Strategic Influence

Enhancing Forward Defense: The Role of Allies and Partners in the Indo-Pacific

The US needs to engage in new ways with its Indo-Pacific Allies to maintain regional stability.

How cyberspace has become the new battleground in modern day warfare

Bolstering cybersecurity has become more critical than ever in the 21st century; battles are now being fought digitally and with missiles as nations wage war in new and complex arenas.

Technology & Innovation

The fate of Army Special Operations Forces

As well as peer to peer conflicts, the US Army must continue to maintain special operations forces for irregular warfare.

Strategic Influence

Overcoming A Clausewitz-Centric Mindset In Nontraditional Wars – Analysis

Clausewitz's paradigm, focused on state-on-state conflict, is limited in addressing the complexities of modern insurgencies.

Air & Space Power

The Space Force Is About to Play Space Wars in Earth Orbit

Two contracted companies will partner with Space Force to carry-out a realistic threat response exercise.

Strategic Influence

Explained: The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Has Just 1 Mission

This article examines the critical role the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber is expected to play in deterring Chinese aggression. The plane’s capabilities give it the potential to penetrate advanced air defence systems, and carry both nuclear and conventional weapons.