The aim of this fellowship was to identify opportunities to improve RAAF preparedness through Repairable Item (RI) management, and to recommend means of pursuing these opportunities.
Multiple challenges are coming fast and simultaneously creating a future operational environment of unprecedented complexity. For example:
All three Services of the Australian Defence Force plan to add additive manufacturing capabilities and capacity across their existing operations.
The RAAF's Frozen Middle Part Two
Dylan Williamson
Australian Defence Force
When I was younger, I was very black and white in my thinking. Many would argue that I still am! Although I am finding the beauty in shades of grey (don’t say it!). Yet despite trying to grow my empathy and to appreciate the differences of thoughts for the constructive challenges and opportunity for growth – I still fall into the trap of comfort. I don’t always want to deal with people whose views I find offensive, idiotic, or more often than not – both. So despite being aware of the echo chamber phenomena, and its dangers, I wilfully stay with my chamber to learn and hear voices I already agree with, already support, and think very similar to myself. Is that so wrong?
Panel 1: Boosting Capability Development and Delivery
In the Australian strategic consciousness the Pacific Islands loom very large.
The 2020 Air Power Conference is finally here, although delivered in a different format than what we are used to.
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
