Into the Fourth Dimension: An ADF Guide to Space
Space is often referred to as the 'fourth dimension' of warfare, characterised by its own doctrines, strategies and operations.
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The India-Australia bond and its impact on the Indo-Pacific
For several decades, the relationship between Australia and India seemed limited to Commonwealth, cricket and curry.
Space Weather: A Potential Threat?
Space Weather: A Potential Threat?
Sitra Khan
Australian Defence Force
Rush Hour on the Freeway: Quick Wins and Integrated Capability
Rush Hour on the Freeway: Quick Wins and Integrated CapabilityLeith RobertsAustralian Defence ForceFirst, be patient.
Data, Data everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink: The Case for the Joint Integrator
The Australian government has made very clear that, to defend the nation, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) must be an integrated force. This article contends that such a goal remains an unrealised ambition.
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.
Is the Australian Society Ready for Mass information Warfare?
Is the Australian Society Ready for Mass information Warfare?
Elliot Parker
Australian Defence Force
Drone Swarms and their Potential within the Australian Defence Force
The onset of the war in Ukraine saw one of the most dramatic shifts in combined arms warfare since the introduction of the machine gun. This shift is attributed to the wide scale introduction of drones to the modern battlefield (Kagan et al, 2024). Principally the conflict is demonstrating drones pioneering new capabilities in reconnaissance, close air support and strategic strike with virtually zero risk to the operator.
Superpowers: Hero or Villain in the South and East China Seas?
As a comic-book fan, I’ve always been curious about who might win in a battle between DC’s Justice League and Marvel’s Avengers.
National Power: Junior Leaders View on “Grey-Zone” Activities Impacting Australia
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.
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