If we are to meet our obligations as professional airmen, we must continue to question, examine and restate our fundamental beliefs.
In 2022 the Air and Space Power Centre (ASPC) had the privilege of hosting Major Douglas Vavar from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force; as a Fellow
There is a wave of digital transformation disrupting industries globally.
The defence domain is about to be completely disrupted by the rise of intelligent machines.
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
Defence can only achieve an intellectual edge if its members are consistently engaged and curious.
Air forces have long demonstrated warfighting effectiveness through the lethal application of air power in the battlefield.
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?
Effective realisation of national power in support of Australia’s national interests requires all Aviators to have a clear understanding of their c
