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Army of None: A Review – Sean Welsh
Scharre, Paul 2018, Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War, 1st edition, W. W. Norton & Company, New York
May 23, 20185 min read
Strategy and Air Power Part 2: The Forgotten Other Side – Peter Layton
In the second post of a four-part series on air power and strategy, Peter Layton discusses a frequently overlooked element of air power: the
May 20, 20184 min read
Strategy and Air Power Part 1: Defining Objectives – Peter Layton
In the first post of a four-part series on air power and strategy, Peter Layton discusses the importance of defining objectives to strategy
May 13, 20185 min read
Air Force Culture in the 21st Century – Claire Pearson
Culture is what defines, unites, and sets a group apart from others. Within the Air Force, culture drives formal and informal rules in how w
May 6, 20187 min read
Reading military history – Alan Stephens
In this post, Alan Stephens argues the case for military professionals to read history – not for ‘lessons’ or details, but to appreciate the
Apr 29, 20185 min read
#Highintensityblogging: a reflection on a fascinating and furious few weeks – Editorial
On 18 February 2018, we published the introduction to our first series examining #highintensitywar in partnership with our good friends...
Apr 22, 20185 min read
Unpacking the Black Box: Air Force Culture and #HighIntensityWar – Ross Mahoney
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Apr 15, 201813 min read
Hybrid Warfare, the Electromagnetic Spectrum, and Signposts for #highintensitywar
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Apr 11, 201811 min read
From ‘Bats to MAVs’: The Concept is Clear, ‘Small’ is the Future of Aerial Warfare – Lee Tomàs
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Apr 8, 201810 min read
The Requirement for Airborne Tactical Reconnaissance in #HighIntensitywar - Rodney Barton
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Apr 6, 20186 min read
#highintensitywar and Alliances – Alan Stephens
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 30, 20184 min read
Air Operations at the Level of Boots on the Ground – Sean Welsh
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 28, 20188 min read
Society and #highintensitywar – David Richardson
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 25, 20188 min read
Education for 21st Century Aviators – Randall Wakelam
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 23, 201811 min read
Observations on the Character of Future #highintensitywar – Jenna Higgins
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 21, 20187 min read
The Air Defence of the UK: Defence on a Shoestring in an Age of Uncertainty – Kenton White
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 18, 20189 min read
Fearing a Space Pearl Harbor: Space Warfare, #highintensitywar, and Air Power – Bleddyn E. Bowen
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 16, 201810 min read
What does Time and Space mean for the Airman? – Ian Shields
14 March 2018 Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series...
Mar 14, 20188 min read
The Champion Team to Fight and Win #highintensitywar: The Case for Australian Expeditionary Air Wing
11 March 2018 Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series...
Mar 11, 201812 min read
Security Forces in #highintensitywar - Sean Carwardine
Security Forces in #highintensitywar: A Look Back at Airfield Defence for a Future Consideration of the RAAF - Sean Carwardine 07 March...
Mar 7, 20189 min read
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