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    #FutureChiefs: Future CAF – why blue?
    • Mar 5
    • 2 min

    #FutureChiefs: Future CAF – why blue?

    The Royal Australian Air Force is the principle air and space force of Australia, and yet each branch exclusively conducts its own air...
    On Target: 'Time for New Capability Acquisition Strategies'
    • Aug 30, 2021
    • 3 min

    On Target: 'Time for New Capability Acquisition Strategies'

    Brian Weston 'Time for New Capability Acquisition Strategies' Australian Defence Business Review – July/August 2021 p 62 For more than...
    On Target: 'Australia’s Air Force and its Future Focus ‒ ‘Always’'
    • Jun 29, 2021
    • 4 min

    On Target: 'Australia’s Air Force and its Future Focus ‒ ‘Always’'

    Brian Weston Australia’s Air Force and its Future Focus ‒ ‘Always’ 'Australian Defence Business Review – May/June 2021 p 60 The Royal...
    Australia Under Attack from China: How the U.S. Can Provide a Near Term Response
    • Jun 11, 2021
    • 6 min

    Australia Under Attack from China: How the U.S. Can Provide a Near Term Response

    Ed Timperlake and Dr Robbin Laird, Australia Under Attack from China: How the U.S. Can Provide a Near Term Response, 12 June 2021 Link...
    Supporting Australia To Deter China Helps America
    • Jun 10, 2021
    • 3 min

    Supporting Australia To Deter China Helps America

    Dr Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake, Supporting Australia To Deter China Helps America, 11 June 2021 Link to article Supporting Australia...
    Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird

    Dr Robbin Laird, Next Generation Autonomous Systems: A Williams Foundation Special Report, 9 June 2021 In this report, the key themes...
    Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems
    • Jun 7, 2021
    • 8 min

    Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems

    Dr Robbin Laird, Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems, 8 June 2021 Link to the article...
    The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems
    • Jun 4, 2021
    • 12 min

    The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems

    Dr Robbin Laird, The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems, 5 June 2021 Link to...
    Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development
    • May 31, 2021
    • 6 min

    Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development

    Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development, 1 June 2021 Link to article Shaping...
    The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems
    • May 28, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems

    Dr Robbin Laird, The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems, 29 May 2021 Link to article The...
    #futureautonomous – Call for Submissions – Editorial
    • Mar 6, 2021
    • 3 min

    #futureautonomous – Call for Submissions – Editorial

    #futureautonomous On 8 April, The Sir Richard Williams Foundation is holding a seminar to discuss Next Generation Autonomous Systems. The...
    Beyond Drones And Robots: Untapped Potential In The ADF
    • Feb 13, 2021
    • 9 min

    Beyond Drones And Robots: Untapped Potential In The ADF

    The future is now! Flight Lieutenant Jacob Simpson demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are practical and...
    Europe, China and Australia: How Far Apart? by Dr Robbin Laird
    • Dec 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Europe, China and Australia: How Far Apart? by Dr Robbin Laird

    With the European Commission spearheaded a closer relationship with China, the gap — not just geographical — between Australia and Europe...
    The Next Phase of Australian National Security Strategy: Noise Before Defeat 5 by Dr Robbin Laird
    • Dec 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    The Next Phase of Australian National Security Strategy: Noise Before Defeat 5 by Dr Robbin Laird

    In the release of the new Australian defence strategy on July 1, 2020, Prime Minister Morrison highlighted the important role which...
    Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy - book by Dr Robbin Laird
    • Dec 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy - book by Dr Robbin Laird

    Second Line of Defense have published our latest book which is entitled, Joint By Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy....
    #AFSTRAT: Agile and Coherent Governance: More Than Just a New Set of Regulations – Josh Vicino
    • Nov 9, 2020
    • 5 min

    #AFSTRAT: Agile and Coherent Governance: More Than Just a New Set of Regulations – Josh Vicino

    The Central Blue welcomes Josh Vicino, who is sharing his thoughts in The Central Blue’s latest series, ‘What is the Air Force Strategy?’...
    The Merits of a Break in Service – Samantha Hewitt
    • Oct 17, 2020
    • 8 min

    The Merits of a Break in Service – Samantha Hewitt

    At the end of 2016, I made the hard decision to leave my role as a Logistics Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). For a...
    Dr Alan Stephens Air Power Literary Prize
    • Oct 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Dr Alan Stephens Air Power Literary Prize

    A core objective of The Williams Foundation is to encourage informed discussion and debate on future air power capability. Accordingly,...
    Call for Submissions: #AFSTRAT – What is the Air Force Strategy?
    • Sep 26, 2020
    • 2 min

    Call for Submissions: #AFSTRAT – What is the Air Force Strategy?

    During a period of unprecedented change, the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC recently released The Air Force Strategy
    Hypersonic Weapons – Australia’s Deterrent Future? – Cathy Moloney
    • Sep 19, 2020
    • 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’,...
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