This article began as a response to Daniel Cook’s recent article on ‘Turning the Tap Off – Stopping the Flow of Pointless Jobs in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)’ (Cook, 2023); as such, it will address some of the points raised in that article within the context a broader trend towards what I term ‘military populism’.
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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.
The Air Power Development Centre has supported the development of Air Power concepts and strategies since 2004.
What are the national challenges and opportunities for Australia with respect to future energy; especially for powered flight?
There is a growing threat to societies, and their critical infrastructure as more actors take to the skies.
Introduction
Limited by resources and size the F-35 was the best, and largely only, option available to the ADF that guaranteed long term defense interests.
Like any modern military, the Australian Defence Force is reliant upon space capabilities to conduct global, connected and precise military operati
