Vale Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC
The Sir Richard Williams Foundation is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC. Jim was a Director of...
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- Dec 18, 2022
- 5 min
Summer spruce-up: The blue brain edition
It’s difficult to believe this is our last post for 2022, but with Christmas a week out, the team at The Central Blue is getting ready to...
- Dec 11, 2022
- 4 min
The Linebacker II air campaign anniversary and the Ukraine war
This December marks 50 years since the ‘maximum effort’ Operation Linebacker II air campaign that forced the North Vietnamese regime back...
- Oct 23, 2022
- 5 min
Does the RAAF need seaplanes?
The last time the RAAF operated seaplanes was 1950, but is there an argument to bring back some sort of modern amphibious seaplane?...
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
The Next Phase of the Russo-Ukraine War: Impact of Air Force General Sergei Vladimirovich Surovikin
By Brian Morra 20 October 2022 Link to article Brian Morra, The Next Phase of the Russo-Ukraine War: The Impact of Air Force General...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 4 min
Reliable Supply Chains, Defence, Partners and Allies: Shaping a Way Ahead for Australia
Dr Robbin Laird 17 October 2022 During my September 2022 trip to Australia in my role as a Research Fellow of the Williams Foundation, I...
- Oct 16, 2022
- 8 min
Resilient communications in contested environments
What does manoeuvre in the cyber domain look like? And how is it critical for future warfighting concepts? In this address by TCB’s own...
- Oct 14, 2022
- 4 min
Preparing for Major Change in Australian Defence: The September 2022 Williams Foundation Seminar
Dr Robbin Laird 14 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. The focus was on the challenges...
- Oct 12, 2022
- 1 min
Conference: Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force
Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force National Gallery of Australia 28 September 2022 Final Report Dr Robbin...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 6 min
Re-setting the Current Force: Shaping a Way for Ahead for the ADF in the Direct Defense of Australia
Dr Robbin Laird 10 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. The most recent Williams...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 8 min
Evolving the ADF: Force Design for the Joint Force in the Direct Defense of Australia
Dr Robbin Laird 10 October 2022 With the reshaping of the ADF as a manoeuvre force operating from the continent and projecting out to...
- Oct 9, 2022
- 9 min
The Whole of Nation Challenge: Australia Focuses on the Way Ahead for Defence, Williams Seminar Sep
Dr Robbin Laird 9 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. With the shift from a primary...
- Oct 7, 2022
- 5 min
The Evolving Strategic Environment and Its Impact on the ADF
Dr Robbin Laird 7 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. The launch point for the...
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Shaping a Way Ahead for the Australian Army: The Perspective of LTGEN Simon Stuart
Dr Robbin Laird 6 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. At the Williams Foundation...
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Shaping a Way Ahead for the ADF: Meeting the Financial Challenges
Dr Robbin Laird 6 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. During my current visit to...
- Oct 5, 2022
- 5 min
Air Marshal Robert Chipman on Shaping a Way Ahead for the RAAF within the Integrated Defence Force
Dr Robbin Laird 5 October 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. Air Marshal Robert Chipman has...
- Oct 2, 2022
- 6 min
What does it take for Defence tech innovation to succeed?
This year has seen three Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) innovation successes become open source. These...
- Oct 1, 2022
- 6 min
The Scene Setting for the Next Phase of ADF Development: The Williams Foundation Seminar, Sep 22
Dr Robbin Laird 1 October 2022 The most recent Williams Foundation Seminar was held in Canberra, Australia on September 28, 2022. The...
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Shaping a Way Ahead for the ADF: Air Marshal (Retired) Geoff Brown Provides His Perspective
Dr Robbin Laird 30 September 2022 On September 28, 2022, the Williams Foundation hosted its latest seminar. The title of the seminar was...
- Sep 28, 2022
- 1 min
Conference: Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force - Program
Program and Presentations Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force National Gallery of Australia 28 September...
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