Diversifying Air Power: Broadening Air Force’s value proposition in an age of high contest
This publication augues that for Air Force to meet the challenges of Australia’s current geostrategic environment, and remain relevant, it must bro
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Development of an ADF Integrated Air and Missile Capability to Combat Advanced Air and Missile Threats - 2019 Wrigley Prize Winner
Access to foreign bases has long been a critical enabler of the ADF, and ongoing access will be key to Australia’s future security. In the past, these Forward Operating Bases (FOB) were considered relatively secure, however continual improvements to the range and accuracy of missiles acquired by adversarial militaries have made these bases attractive targets, being the seemingly soft underbelly of western militaries.
In order to continue utilisation of FOBs, and to guarantee the safety of deployed forces, the ADF cannot remain idle to the threat of advanced air and missile attacks. As such Australia must look to develop its Air and Missile Defence (AMD) capabilities in order to remain secure in future operations.
The aim of the essay is to discuss a range of AMD design and operating concepts to inform the development of an ADF Integrated AMD (IAMD) capability.
This essay will be structured into four key areas: western nations’ historical and future reliance on FOBs to project power; the emerging threat of powerful state and non-state actors; Australia’s response to emerging air and missile threats; and, IAMD design and operational concepts in an Australian context.
2022 Chief of Air Force Writing Awards Winners Announced
Congratulations to Amy Hestermann-Crane and Amanda Gosling Clarke on being the recipients of the Corporal Margaret Clarke Award and The Wrigley Prize.
Military Experimentation - Hallmark of Professionalism
The environment in which we live today is one of continual technological change and development.
Escape Your Echo Chamber
When I was younger, I was very black and white in my thinking. Many would argue that I still am! Although I am finding the beauty in shades of grey (don’t say it!). Yet despite trying to grow my empathy and to appreciate the differences of thoughts for the constructive challenges and opportunity for growth – I still fall into the trap of comfort. I don’t always want to deal with people whose views I find offensive, idiotic, or more often than not – both. So despite being aware of the echo chamber phenomena, and its dangers, I wilfully stay with my chamber to learn and hear voices I already agree with, already support, and think very similar to myself. Is that so wrong?
AFDN 1-19 Air-Space Integration
Air and space power are critical to the conduct of Australian air operations in ADF joint warfighting.
"Let’s say goodbye to our jobs!" ... For a little while, at least
Ever wondered what the rest of the Air Force does when you are doing your Job.
Laura Pearson proposes an innovative way to break down the knowledge gap and enhance Air Force workforce effectiveness. Get engaged in the conversation
So You're Posted to CASG - Part IV
Stick with me now—we are nearly there! For those of you still with me, welcome back.
RAAF Air Power Conference 1991: Smaller but Larger: Conventional Air Power into the 21st Century
If we are to meet our obligations as professional airmen, we must continue to question, examine and restate our fundamental beliefs.
5th Generation Air C2 and ISR
5th Generation Air C2 and ISR provides tangible recommendations about improving Air C2 and ISR systems, their integration, collaboration and I
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