Air and Space Power Conference 2024 Transcript: Keynote Address by General Chance SaltzmanLive Transcripts from the Air and Space Power Conference
China’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region is likely to grow significantly in coming years, principally driven by the country’s expanding economic
Air and Space Power Conference 2026 Transcript 'Heterogenous Air Power at War'The Air and Space Power Conference 2026 took place at the National Co
Air and Space Power Conference 2026 Transcript 'Strategic Update in the Region'The Air and Space Power Conference 2026 took place at the National C
Defence forces worldwide need to transform their air forces into organisations that can accommodate 5th generation air power technologies in joint
Air and Space Power Conference 2024 Transcript: Keynote Address by Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach KG, GBE, KCB, DLLive Transcripts from the Air and S
Access to foreign bases has long been a critical enabler of the ADF, and ongoing access will be key to Australia’s future security. In the past, these Forward Operating Bases (FOB) were considered relatively secure, however continual improvements to the range and accuracy of missiles acquired by adversarial militaries have made these bases attractive targets, being the seemingly soft underbelly of western militaries.
In order to continue utilisation of FOBs, and to guarantee the safety of deployed forces, the ADF cannot remain idle to the threat of advanced air and missile attacks. As such Australia must look to develop its Air and Missile Defence (AMD) capabilities in order to remain secure in future operations.
The aim of the essay is to discuss a range of AMD design and operating concepts to inform the development of an ADF Integrated AMD (IAMD) capability.
This essay will be structured into four key areas: western nations’ historical and future reliance on FOBs to project power; the emerging threat of powerful state and non-state actors; Australia’s response to emerging air and missile threats; and, IAMD design and operational concepts in an Australian context.
