Australia’s New Regional Context: Pacific Island Futures and Air Power Possibilities
In the Australian strategic consciousness the Pacific Islands loom very large.
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RAAF Air Power Conference 2018: Air Power in a Disruptive World
The 2018 Air Power Conference provided the opportunity for the defence and security community to come together to explore how air forces are able t
Ongoing learning? Defence is missing out!
Defence can only achieve an intellectual edge if its members are consistently engaged and curious.
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.
Scenarios for China's Future Military Presence in the India Ocean Region
China’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region is likely to grow significantly in coming years, principally driven by the country’s expanding economic
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A Code of Ethics for Drone Users
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Mentoring The Next Generation Of Strategic Thinkers
Education is highly valued in the Air Force, with the acquisition of highly specialised skills and expertise being an integral component of one's career progression. Training comes in various forms, including mandatory, specialist, on-the-job, and professional military education. In addition to these forms of training, members of the Air Force have access to opportunities for scholarship, where they can apply for graduate programs at Masters and PhD level through civilian universities. These programs afford individuals the chance to focus on a particular "problem" for Defence, dedicating an extended period of time to research and scholarship.
The Kestrel Papers 2024 - A Selection of Essays on Air Power
The Kestrel Papers series is one of several publications produced by the Air and Space Power Centre (ASPC).
So You're Posted into CASG - An Aviation Engineers and Logistics Perspective
Warrant Officer (WOFF) David Turnbull provided his insight and point of view (Turnbull, 2023) on the struggle of getting the best people into Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). Whilst it is a great read and the scene is set for further nail-biting episodes, the one standout observable from my point of view is that his theme is focussed on the ability or struggle of encouraging Enlisted Aviators to seek employment within CASG.
SAASS Paper: Royal Australian Air Force 2025: A New Organizational Structure to Optimize Combat Effectiveness in an Era of Great Power Competition
The current RAAF organizational structure is top-heavy, unbalanced and too compartmentalized. This results in stove piped training, which inhibits high-end, networked and integrated joint collective training.
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