Below is a list of seminars from around mid-2015.
Seminars prior to 2015 can be found here:
https://apdcpodcasts.blogspot.com
Air Power in Afghanistan
This presentation will provide recent insights into the NAC-A mission in support of the AAF, specifically from a Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) perspective.
Delivered by: GPCAPT Philip ‘Hog’ Arms, CSC
Date: 25 November 2019
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Australian Defence Space Projects
This presentation considered the ways Defence uses, and operates in, space. It also outlined some of the current projects seeking to improve and assure our access to space capabilities, and some of the entities involved in this high-technology pursuit. Finally, WGCDR Henry discussed the Australian Space Agency, the Australian Civil Space Strategy, and the ways the Agency and Defence might help each other in engaging and growing Australia’s space industry.
Delivered by: WGCDR Henry
Date: 10 October 2019
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High Speed Systems and Responsive Space Access
In this seminar Alexander Ziegeler from Defence Science & Technology Group will speak on the recent developments in rocket propellants, materials and design for air and space power applications.
Delivered by: Andrew Zeigler
Date: 23 September 2019
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Antarctica - Logistics on the Ice
The logistics of managing a supply chain that stretches 3500kms across the Southern Ocean to the coldest, windiest and driest continent on earth.
Delivered by: SQNLDR Lauren Bishop
Date: 20 August 2019
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Understanding and Dealing With the Problem of Space Debris
During this presentation a variety of topics related to space debris will be reviewed, including: Where does space debris come from?; How much space junk is really out there?; What happens when a spacecraft is hit by a piece of space junk?; How can we protect a spacecraft against damage by space debris impacts?; Is there any way to clean up the near earth region of space?; Will the situation improve or worsen in the future?
Delivered by: Dr. William P. Schonberg
Date: 23 May 2019
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An End to Lawyers?
Advancements in artificial intelligence and associated technologies are having significant impacts on many sectors across society. The legal profession is not immune from these developments. The delivery of legal services, the education and development of legal professionals, and ethical and regulatory frameworks of the profession must be examined to accommodate technological innovation associated with artificial intelligence. Mr Bailes’ presentation discusses how the legal profession has considered these technological advancements and how they affect the practice of law. The experience of the legal profession in examining the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal sector is likely to offer the profession of arms with important considerations and lessons to shape the thinking of military and security professionals on this issue.
Delivered by: Mr Morry Bailes
Date: 12 December 2018
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World War I: The Cradle of Air Power
This seminar covered the centennial of major aviation milestones of World War I and the birth of air power.
Delivered by: Mr Martin James
Date: 7 November 2018
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US Space Missions: Coping with Technology Disruption
LTGEN(USAF retired) Larry James spoke about the significance of the Australian contributions at Tidbinbilla to the NASA deep space missions and how, together with the other stations, the NASA deep space network provides around-the-clock contact with more than 30 spacecraft, including missions to study Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, comets, the Moon, and soon the Sun the Kuiper Belt.
Delivered by: Lieutenant General (USAF retd) Larry James
Date: 18 October 2018
Information Sheet | Watch
Historys Role in Educating Air Power Strategists
Dr Ross Mahoney described the purpose of history and the challenges of applying the past to the present, outlined how air forces have used history as a tool for education, and reflected on how history can be used to educate strategists in the continuing challenge to achieve professional mastery in air forces.
Delivered by: Dr Ross Mahoney
Date: 19 September 2018
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Fighting 5th Generation Airbases
Wing Commander David Howard defined 5th generation airbase attributes and analysed what we have learnt from 60 years of combat system evolution.
Delivered by: Wing Commander David Howard
Date: 30 May 2018
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In The Bear’s Shadow: Russian Intervention in Syria
This presentation analyses the events that occurred in Syria after the Russian military forces, predominantly its Air Force, actively engaged in the Civil War to ensure the survival of the Assad regime.
Delivered by: Sanu Kainikara
Date: 11 May 2018
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Shoot, Don't Shoot: Minimising the Risk of HCD
Military decisions carry high consequences, often life or death. In this seminar Dr Maclean drew on some of the lessons learnt from his research, particularly as they apply to military decision-making.
Delivered by: Dirk Maclean
Date: 23 November 2017
Powerpoint | Watch | Audio | Fact Sheet
SR-71 in USAF Service
In the October air power seminar, Russ Szczepanik will speak on the development of the SR-71 aircraft in US service, which was completed in only twenty months. Travelling at more than M3.2, the SR-71 is the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft developed over the last forty years.
Delivered by: Russ Szczepanik
Date: 19 October 2017
Powerpoint
Space Power for Australia's Security
This presentation captures the essential elements to understand space power from an Australian perspective.
Delivered by: WGCDR Darin Lovett
Date: Tuesday, 19 September 2017
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Milne Bay to Morotai - The Expeditionary Air Force 1942-45
As the Air Force marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay, this seminar considers the challenges and demands which drove the evolution of the Air Force in the South-West Pacific Area from 1942-1945.
Delivered by: Mr Martin James
Date: Thursday, 31 August 2017
Transcript |
Powerpoint
RAAF Strategic Infrastructure Plan
GPCAPT Tilley discusses the Air Force Strategic Infrastructure Plan 2017-2027 that sets out, in broad terms, how Air Force will influence and implement the future disposition of air bases and air weapons ranges, including planned infrastructure investment, to successfully deliver Defence and Air Force capability into the future.
Delivered by: Group Captain Ron Tilley
Date: Thursday, 27 July 2017
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Transcript |
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Self Reliance and Armed Neutrality
In this Air Power Seminar, Lieutenant Generals Keckeis and Gygax provided their own unique perspective of how self-reliance can deliver high-end operational capabilities and support Allies and allegiances, from their perspectives as former Commander of the Swiss Armed Forces and Swiss Air Force respectively.
Delivered by: Lt Gen Christophe Keckeis & Lt Gen Markus Gygax (Retd)
Date: Monday, 19 June 2017
Powerpoint
Australia's Defence Strategy Framework
Delivered by: Brigadier Michael Mahy
Date: Thursday, 18 May 2017
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Growler: Force Level Electronic Warfare for the ADF
Delivered by: Wing Commander Paul Jarvis
Date: Thursday, 27 April 2017
Listen Here | Powerpoint
Air Force Strategy 2017-2017
Delivered by: Air Marshal Leo Davies AO, CSC
Date: Friday, 17 March 2017
Listen Here | Transcript
Integrating Operational Intelligence Across Nations
Delivered by: Dr Charles Vandepeer
Date: 7 February 2017
Listen Here | Transcript
5th-Generation Air Command, Control and ISR
Delivered by: Lieutenant-Colonel Bart Hoeben
Date: Tuesday, 6 December 2016
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The Air Force Experience of Vietnam 1963-1975
Delivered by: Mr Martin James
Date: Thursday, 15 September 2016
Listen Here |
Transcript |
Powerpoint
The Potential for Warfare in Space: Australia's Response
Delivered by: Group Captain Darren May
Date: Thursday, 18 August 2016
Listen Here | Transcript | Powerpoint
Delivering Air Power through the Next Great Energy Transition
Delivered by: Wing Commander Mia Clapton
Date: Thursday, 21 July 2016
Listen Here | Transcript | Powerpoint
The Efficacy, Legality and Morality of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles
Delivered by: Major General Charles J. Dunlap Jr USAF (Ret)
Date: Monday, 20 June 2016
Listen Here | Transcript
Australian Views on the US 3rd Offset Strategy
Delivered by: Wing Commander Philip Arms, CSC
Date: Thursday, 16 June 2016
Listen Here | Transcript
The RAAF Air Warfare Centre
Delivered by: Air Commodore Stephen Meredith, AM
Date: Thursday, 12 May 2016
Listen Here | Transcript | Factsheet
UCAV Technology: Developments and Capability
Delivered by: Mr Scott Winship
Date: Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Listen Here | Transcript
P-8A Poseidon: The Next Step Forward in Maritime Patrol
Delivered by: GPCAPT Roger McCutcheon
Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Listen Here | Transcript | Powerpoint
Advise and Strike: The Development of the E7-A Wedgetail
Delivered by: SQNLDR Glenn Salmon and FLTLT Brad Machan
Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Listen Here | Transcript | Powerpoint
Modern Employment of Air Power: Operation Unified Protector
Delivered by: FLTLT Adrian Kiely
Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2014
Listen Here | Powerpoint
Day One
Opening Address: The Future of Warfare
Air Marshal Leo Davies, Chief of Air Force
Presentation | Transcript | Video | Audio
Minister’s Address
Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Defence
Transcript (external link) | Video
Keynote Address: Thinking about Geopolitics in East Asia
Mr Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore
Transcript | Video |
Energy Security: Norms and Alternatives
Air Vice-Marshal John Blackburn (Retd), Sir Richard Williams Foundation Fellow
Presentation | Video |
A Changing Climate – what does it mean for the security community, including the military?
Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti (Retd), University College London
Video
From the Non Proliferation Treaty to the Ban Treaty: Nuclear Deterrence vs Nuclear Disarmament
Professor Ramesh Thakur, Australian National University
Presentation | Video
The Future of Security in Space: More Diverse, Disruptive, Disordered and Dangerous
Mr Todd Harrison, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Presentation | Video
Uninhabited Aerial Systems: Disruption or Prescription?
Dr Thomas X Hammes, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Presentation | Transcript | Video
Imperatives, Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age: A Defence Leadership Perspective
Mr Marc Ablong, A/Deputy Secretary Strategic Policy & Intelligence
Video
Major General Kathryn Toohey, Head Land Capability
Video
Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, Chief of Navy
Video
Vice Admiral David Johnston, CJOPS
Video
Disruption and Resilience in the ADF
Air Vice-Marshal Warren McDonald, Chief of Joint Capabilities
Presentation | Transcript | Video
Thriving or just surviving? Australia’s tough choices in a risky strategic age
Mr Peter Jennings , Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Presentation | Video
Day Two
The AI Revolution? Human-Computer relationships in the 4th Industrial Age
Professor Genevieve Bell, Director 3A Institute, Australian National University
Presentation | Video
Imperatives, Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age: An Industry Perspective
Mike Manazir, Vice President Navy Systems Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Presentation | Transcript | Video
The Cyber Battlespace: Are we already in The Matrix?
Mr Fergus Hanson, International Cyber Policy Centre, ASPI
Presentation | Video
AI and Security: Putting the Ghost into the Machine
Mr Greg Allen, Center for a New American Security
Video
Algorithmic Warfare Cell
Lieutenant General John Shanahan (USAF), Director for Defense Intelligence,
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
Presentation | Video
The ‘Disruptive World’ and the Integrated Force: Achieving Readiness through LVC
Ms Jennifer McArdle, Salve Regina University
Presentation | Transcript | Video
The Human/Machine Interface: Operational Decision-Making
Mr JD McCreary, Chief Disruptive Technology Programs, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Presentation | Video
Strategic Communications – Disrupting our World
Mr Mark Laity, Chief Strategic Communications, SHAPE
Presentation | Talking Points | Video
Digital Natives and Security: Are we living Enders Game
Mr Bernard Salt, The Demographics Group
Presentation | Video
Air Force: Next!
Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Turnbull, Deputy Chief of Air Force
Video
Closing Address
Air Marshal Leo Davies, Chief of Air Force
Video
Day 1
Acknowledgement of Country | Listen Here
Uncle Harry Allie, Air Force Elder
Opening Address | Listen Here
Air Marshal Leo Davies, Chief of Air Force
Minister’s Address | Listen Here
Senator Marise Payne, Minister for Defence
Keynote Address | Listen Here
Dr Alan Stephens, The Williams Foundation
How Asian States Define Strategic Interests and Success, and Why? | Listen Here
Dr John Lee, Australian National University
Multi-Domain Integration - The European Experience | Listen Here
Air General Francisco Javier Garcia Arnaiz, Chief of Staff, Spanish Air Force
Multi-Domain Integration - A Pacific Airman’s Perspective | Listen Here
General Lori Robinson, Commander Pacific Air Forces
What Does Multi-Domain Integration Mean for the ADF? | Listen Here
Dr Sanu Kainikara, Air Power Development Centre
Multi-Domain Integration - A Joint Solution | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Acting Chief Capability Development Group
Multi-Domain Integration - The Maritime Experience | Listen Here
Vice Admiral Tim Barret, Chief of Navy
Multi-Domain Integration - The Land Experience | Listen Here
Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, Chief of Army
Building the Warrior Scholar - An Imperative for Success? | Listen Here
Dr Paula G Thornhill, RAND Corporation
Lessons Learned from the Next World War - Integrated Cyber and Space Operations in Ghost Fleet | Listen Here
August Cole, Co-author Ghost Fleet
Day 2
Commander’s Intent | Listen Here
Air Marshal Leo Davies, Chief of Air Force
Plan Jericho - The Story So Far | Listen Here
Group Captain Jake Campbell & Group Captain Pete Mitchell
Combat Mission Focussed | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Turnbull, Air Commander Australia
How Industry Innovation Supports Plan Jericho | Listen Here
Kenneth A. Shaw, Boeing
Reflections from Current Operations - Operation OKRA | Listen Here
Group Captain Stuart Bellingham, No 42 Wing
Top-Down Design Meets Bottom-Up Innovation | Listen Here
Group Captain Jake Campbell
Synchronising Plan Jericho within a Capability Transition - No 92 Wing Experience | Listen Here
Group Captain Phillip Champion, No 92 Wing
Air Mobility Capability Enhancements - Acquisition and Sustainment in the Smart Phone Era | Listen Here
Group Captain Stewart Dowrie, Air Mobility Group
Airbases En Route from Sydney to Canberra | Listen Here
Wing Commander David Howard, Combat Support Group
Jericho Pre-Dawn at Air Force Training Group - Jericho Prequel | Listen Here
Group Captain Stephen Longbottom, Air Force Training Group
AWC Innovation - New Technology Saves Time for Flight Test | Listen Here
Squadron Leader Dane Petersen, Air Warfare Centre
Top-Down Design Meets Bottom-Up Innovation | Listen Here
Group Captain Pete Mitchell
Recruiting and Managing Gen Y - How to Deal With the Workforce of Tomorrow | Listen Here
Mr Bernard Salt, KPMG
Strategy Led - Delivering Jericho from the Strategic Headquarters | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Warren McDonald, Deputy Chief of Air Force
Closure | Listen Here
Air Marshal Leo Davies, Chief of Air Force
Day 1
Welcome Address | Listen Here
Air Commodore Andrew Dowse, Moderator
Opening Address | Listen Here
Air Marshal Geoff Brown, Chief of Air Force
Keynote Address | Listen Here
Dr Brendan Nelson, Australian War Memorial
Australia at War | Listen Here
Professor Geoffrey Blainey
The Advent of Air Power 1914-1938: A Revolution in Military Affairs? | Listen Here
Professor John McCarthy
Air War in Europe: World War II | Listen Here
Mr Sebastian Cox, Air Historical Branch, Royal Air Force
Air War in the Pacific: World War II | Listen Here
Dr Richard R. Muller, Professor of Airpower History, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies
Korean War | Listen Here
Professor Robert O’Neill
The Limits of Air Power or the Limits of Strategy: The Air Wars in Vietnam | Listen Here
Dr Mark Clodfelter, Professor of Military Strategy, National War College
The Air Campaign | Listen Here
Colonel John Warden (Ret’d), Venturist Inc.
Day 2
The Rise, Fall and Rise of Soviet Russian Air Power | Listen Here
Dr Sanu Kainikara, Air Power Development Centre
Air Power in Irregular War | Listen Here
Dr Christina Goulter, King’s College London
The Balkan Air War: Air Power as a Weapon of First Choice | Listen Here
Dr Peter Gray, University of Birmingham
Air Power in Afghanistan – the early years | Listen Here
Dr Ben Lambeth, Rand Corporation
The 2003 Gulf War
General T. Michael Moseley (Ret’d), United States Air Force | Listen Here
Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy (Ret’d), Royal Air Force | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfield, Royal Australian Air Force | Listen Here
Friends and Allies: A Century of Enduring Partnerships | Listen Here
Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force
Future of Air Power | Listen Here
Mr Tim Norgart, Boeing Defense, Space and Security
Air Power in Australia’s Future Strategy | Listen Here
Mr Peter Jennings, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Closure | Listen Here
Air Marshal Geoff Brown, Chief of Air Force
Day 1
Opening Address | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Leo Davies, Deputy Chief of Air Force
Keynote Address | Listen Here
The Hon Stephen Smith
Chief of Air Force Address | Listen Here
Air Marshal Geoff Brown, Chief of Air Force
Historical Overview of Coercive Diplomacy | Listen Here
Dr Chris Clark, RAAF Historian
Strategic Environment in the Middle East and the Arab Spring | Listen Here
Prof Amin Saikal, Australian National University
Responsibility to Protect: Libya as a Case Study | Listen Here
Prof Ramesh Thakur, Australian National University
Coercive Diplomacy in a Contemporary World | Listen Here
Prof Bruce W. Jentleson, Duke University
Air Power as a Coercive Instrument | Listen Here
Dr Eric Larsen, Centre for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments
The Use of Military Force in Contemporary Security Environment | Listen Here
Dr Ben Lambeth, RAND Corporation
Ethics, Air Power and Coercive Diplomacy | Listen Here
A/Prof Christian Enemark, National Security College
Day 2
The Air Campaign in Libya - Session Overview | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Air Commander Australia
Lessons from Operation Ellamy - National Perspectives on the Air Campaign in Libya - United Kingdom | Listen Here
Air Commodore Edward Stringer, United Kingdom
Lessons from Operation Unified Protector - Implications for Amphibious Aviation - A UK Perspective | Listen Here
Commander Jol Woodward, United Kingdom
Lessons from Operation Odyssey Dawn - National Perspectives on the Air Campaign in Libya - US | Listen Here
Major General Margaret Woodward, United States
Lessons from Unified Protector - National Perspectives on the Air Campaign in Libya - Canada | Listen Here
Colonel Derek Joyce, Canada
Lessons from Unified Protector - National Perspectives on the Air Campaign in Libya - UAE | Listen Here
Major General Mohamed bin Sweidan Saeed Al Qamzi, UAE
Lessons from Unified Protector - National Perspectives on the Air Campaign in Libya - France | Listen Here
General Antoine Noguier, France
Lessons from Unified Protector - National Perspectives on the Air Campaign in Libya - Italy | Listen Here
Colonel Roberto Di Marco, Italy
Airborne Electronic Warfare’s Role in Coercive Diplomacy | Listen Here
Captain John J. Thompson, United States
Air Power and the Strategy of Coercion: A Small Air Force Viewpoint | Listen Here
Dr Sanu Kainikara, Air Power Development Centre
Conference Summation | Listen Here
Air Vice-Marshal Leo Davies, Deputy Chief of Air Force
Closure | Listen Here
Air Marshal Geoff Brown, Chief of Air Force