This presentation will address the growing interest in, and challenges with, Human-Machine Teaming (HMT).
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.
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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Evolution of Air Bases - Darwin Revisted
David Miller
Australian Defence Force
Beyond the Planned Air Force (BPAF) expands Air Force’s perspective beyond the objective force envisioned in the Defence White Paper 2016 (DWP16) a
Like any modern military, the Australian Defence Force is reliant upon space capabilities to conduct global, connected and precise military operati
Professional military education is not just box ticking for promotion—a continuum of air and space power education is required to build professional mastery and maintain professional currency.
Defence can only achieve an intellectual edge if its members are consistently engaged and curious.
Dr. Martin Luther King said that a leader does not search for consensus, they mould it (2010).
