Middle Power Offensive Air Operations: Insights from Operation Rising LionPeter Layton
The RAAF's Frozen Middle Part Two
Dylan Williamson
Australian Defence Force
Like all aspects of the ADF, the Air Force has the need to contribute and enable Australia’s larger national power strategies.
Is The RAAF Seeking Combat Effectiveness
Daniel Cook
Australian Defence Force
Air power is distinguished from sea and land power by its flexibility, speed, ubiquity, range and shock effect. These characteristics give air power a unique ability to concentrate force
and manoeuvre rapidly over long distances
Stick with me now—we are nearly there! For those of you still with me, welcome back.
The environment in which we live today is one of continual technological change and development.
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?
In terms of National Power in the past, the majority of modern “Grey-Zone” activities centred on clear Diplomatic, Information, non-lethal Military and Economic actions. What is concerning are the blurred lines developing between these instruments, where often State actions do not meet perceived intent creating confusion in the rules-based global order.
