Book review

3 days ago
5 min

Hypersonic Weapons – Australia’s Deterrent Future? – Cathy Moloney

The 2020 Defence Strategic Update establishes a new policy framework on the foundation of the key principles: ‘shape, deter, respond’, an...

Sep 12
3 min

#ADFRAS2040 – Summary

A short article to link readers to all of the posts submitted in response to ADF Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040 Call for Submission...

Sep 5
6 min

After the Merge – Marija Jovanovich

2020’s time dilation makes Elon Musk’s comments about the end of the fighter jet era at February’s Air Warfare Symposium seem far more than

Aug 30
2 min

The Central Blue seeks Expressions of Interest for an Editorial Intern

The Central Blue editorial team is seeking Expressions of Interest for an Editorial Intern.

Aug 29
7 min

Rethinking basing in the Indo-Pacific – Natasia Pulford

The Indo-Pacific region is undergoing profound change resulting in increasing instability and uncertainty. The recent release of the 2020

Aug 22
3 min

Delamere Air Weapons Range – Brian Dick

One of the strengths of Exercise Pitch Black is its airspace and training ranges – notably the Delamere Air Weapons Range, located approx...

Aug 15
6 min

#ADFRAS2040 – Countering Robotics and Autonomous Systems through Maritime Area Denial – Nate Streher

The Central Blue is pleased to welcome a first-time Navy contributor, Nate Streher as he considers how Robotics and Autonomous Systems exist

Aug 8
4 min

#ADFRAS2040 – Biometrics and Security – Kristi Adam

First-time contributor Kristi Adam as she considers the historical developments and military implications of biometrics.

Aug 1
4 min

Unmanned Aerial Systems and the 5th Generation Air Force - Part II - William Gill

The potential future applications of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capabilities in support of everyday military operations are widely ackn...

Jul 25
7 min

Unmanned Aerial Systems and the 5th Generation Air Force: Part one - William Gill

The potential future applications of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capabilities in support of everyday military operations are widely ackn...

Jul 11
9 min

#ADFRAS2040 Severing Trust: Exploiting the Integrated ISR Systems of the Future - Jacob Simpson

In contributing to The Central Blue’s #ADFRAS2040 series, Jacob Simpson reflects on future intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

Jun 13
6 min

#ADFRAS2040 Reflections on the Possibilities of Autonomous Systems – Gary Waters & Patrick Bigland

Though the path to full autonomy will be a long one, Waters and Bigland draw attention to some of the initial steps that will start the ADF

Jun 7
8 min

#BookReview – Essence of Decision – Reviewed by David Hood

Graham Tillett Allison Jr. is an American political scientist and professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He is...

May 23
4 min

Let’s Make Grand Strategy Great Again – Michael Sleeman

Sleeman discusses the need for military leaders to embrace and support a true grand strategic approach.

May 17
5 min

Swarming it ain’t – Keirin Joyce

We are delighted to welcome Keirin Joyce back. In this piece, Keirin calls for greater clarity and sobriety when discussing swarming.

May 10
3 min

Call for Submissions: Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040

Call for Submissions: Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040 – The Central Blue, The Forge, and Grounded Curiosity

May 3
6 min

Cold War Nuclear-Powered Hypersonic Missiles: A Successful Failed Innovation – Peter Layton

Russia’s testing of an SSC-X-9 Skyfall hypersonic weapon has rekindled interest in a largely forgotten Cold War technology: nuclear-powered

Apr 26
3 min

In Defence of a Balanced Force – Nathan Thompson

The bushfires, floods, and now COVID-19 will change the discussion of national security in Australia.

Apr 19
7 min

#BookReview – Strategy: The Logic of War and Peace – David Hood

Edward Luttwak is a political scientist known for his works on grand strategy, military history, and international relations. Moving to t...

Apr 12
4 min

Reinterpreting Douhet: Appreciating the Offensive Character of Cyberwarfare – Douglas Holmshaw

Giulio Douhet’s theory of air power continues to be a topic of debate and controversy nearly a century after he wrote Command of the Air.

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