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Australian Defence Force

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Evolution of Air Bases - Darwin Revisted

David Miller
Australian Defence Force 

Like all aspects of the ADF, the Air Force has the need to contribute and enable Australia’s larger national power strategies.

There is a growing threat to societies, and their critical infrastructure as more actors take to the skies.

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