Pathfinder Collection Volume 10
Since June 2004, the Air Power Development Centre has published fortnightly Pathfinder bulletins that deal with topics ranging across contemporary
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Conventional Deterrence and National Security
Deterrence existed long before nuclear weapons were invented and has been a feature of relations between antagonistic tribes and states since such relationships first existed. The concept of deterrence, convincing an adversary not to carry out an undesirable action by threatening them with harm, is widely understood and applied in military and nonmilitary contexts.
Dragons Jaw - The Vietnam War Target the Paved the Way to a Modern Precision Air Weapon
Dragon’s Jaw is the Vietnamese nickname for the Thanh Hóa bridge.
Using AI to Understand and Manage Risk
For almost a decade now, IBM Research has been supporting risk management using an AI based and data driven, support tool: the Scenario Planning Ad
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Prof Iven Mareels, Dr Simon Wail
Kate Takes Out Top Award
Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley was awarded the first ever AI in defence award at the recent Women in AI awards 26 Mar 2021
The RAAF’s Fundamental Business: An Evaluation of RAAF Air Power Education
Considerable resources have so far been expended on the RAAF air power education program but few, if any, performance measures are in place to assess whether those resources are being effectively and efficiently employed.
The Future Combat Pilot - Asleep at the Wheel?
Technology is a key driver for Air Force capability.
Perspectives of Warfare: A Journey With Penguins
Understanding the complexities of our modern information-based environment is now fundamental to the success in warfighting and navigating the fog of war. Conversely, the use of traditional information paradigms can lead to unwitting co-option of the adversaries’ plan or world view. We must consider that concepts of reality, truth, and what is right inherently does not completely align amongst different actors and groups. With this understanding, we can build resilience and anti-fragility in our decision-making and analysis.
The Future is Not What It Used To Be: Conflict in the Information Age
I can call a computer an Information Technology. But, if I lack the skills to use it, it is just a big rock. You bring me 10 hackers and within 90 days I'll bring this country to its knees.
The Decisive Factor: Air Power Doctrine by AVM H.N. Wrigley
Classical Air Power theorist Henry Wrigleys essays on the history, application and strategy of Air Power.
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