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Space as a Strategic Geography

Pete Wooding
Australian Defence Force
 

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.

Effective realisation of national power in support of Australia’s national interests requires all Aviators to have a clear understanding of their c

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is changing.

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As humans venture further and further into space, we begin to encounter more and more challenges, with increasing levels of complexity. Just as the early explorers ventured past the horizon, we now attempt a similar adventure by reaching deeper and deeper into space. While there may be a myriad of unknown problems waiting ahead of us, we are called upon as professionals to solve the ones immediately ahead of us.

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

The Outer Game of Leadership: Earning Respect and Building a Values-Based Culture

Defence can only achieve an intellectual edge if its members are consistently engaged and curious.