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.
Train like we fight, fight like we train.
Is The RAAF Seeking Combat Effectiveness
Daniel Cook
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force and Cyberspace
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.
Imagining potential futures where we create advantage through collaboration.
The planning outcomes at the operational level of war comprise the establishment of operational priorities, the identification of targets, and the allocation and apportionment of combat forces.
Defence Strategic Review and Adapt: Implementing DSR as a Wargame
David Hood
Australian Defence Force
Airbases do not feature significantly in the history of air power unless they are denied.
