Multiple challenges are coming fast and simultaneously creating a future operational environment of unprecedented complexity. For example:
application of aerospace power has seen significant developments since 1994, most notably through American-led operations in Central Europe and Afghanistan, and continuing technological advances with weapons, uninhabited vehicles, space-based systems and information systems.
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.
Technology usually follows a certain progression – first the device gets more features before it reduces in size. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) fill this description perfectly, and we have yet to come up with an adequate defence for them.
Panel 1: Boosting Capability Development and Delivery
Defence can only achieve an intellectual edge if its members are consistently engaged and curious.
There is a growing threat to societies, and their critical infrastructure as more actors take to the skies.
Like any modern military, the Australian Defence Force is reliant upon space capabilities to conduct global, connected and precise military operati
Performance has been the hallmark within the workplace of productivity for some time.
