The need to develop an intellectual edge based on empowerment, innovative thinking and strategic acumen is recognised as integral to success in man
Project ASTERIA 2019 is a collaborative project between writers from the Air Power Development Centre (APDC) and the Australia New Zealand Space La
Congratulations to Amy Hestermann-Crane and Amanda Gosling Clarke on being the recipients of the Corporal Margaret Clarke Award and The Wrigley Prize.
Air Power conference 1996, Anyone with an interest in strategic studies, foreign relations, military history and defence technology will find this volume invaluable.
The essence and purpose of doctrine. It develops strategic air power doctrine through an understanding of the air environment and the characteristics and structure of air power itself
The 2024 Air and Space Power Conference focuses on building air and space power capability in the context of the ADF’s capstone concept, integrated
If we are to meet our obligations as professional airmen, we must continue to question, examine and restate our fundamental beliefs.
Hypersonic technology has attracted a growing level of media interest of late.
Access to foreign bases has long been a critical enabler of the ADF, and ongoing access will be key to Australia’s future security. In the past, these Forward Operating Bases (FOB) were considered relatively secure, however continual improvements to the range and accuracy of missiles acquired by adversarial militaries have made these bases attractive targets, being the seemingly soft underbelly of western militaries.
In order to continue utilisation of FOBs, and to guarantee the safety of deployed forces, the ADF cannot remain idle to the threat of advanced air and missile attacks. As such Australia must look to develop its Air and Missile Defence (AMD) capabilities in order to remain secure in future operations.
The aim of the essay is to discuss a range of AMD design and operating concepts to inform the development of an ADF Integrated AMD (IAMD) capability.
This essay will be structured into four key areas: western nations’ historical and future reliance on FOBs to project power; the emerging threat of powerful state and non-state actors; Australia’s response to emerging air and missile threats; and, IAMD design and operational concepts in an Australian context.
