Revolutions in Military Affairs? Evolve Your Thinking
Are we thinking about military innovations in the wrong way? GPCAPT David Hood certainly thinks so. In this piece, he tackles the notion...
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- 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 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...
- Aug 21, 2022
- 8 min
At the Dawn of Airpower #BookReview
#BookReview: “Why all this fuss about airplanes for the Army? I thought we already had one!” In this piece, Carl Rhodes reviews the new...
- Jul 31, 2022
- 5 min
Smart but Not Smart Enough – When Having an Engineering Degree Doesn’t Cut It
This week, FLTLT Joshua Vicino asks the question – how can Defence maximise the brain power of its people with engineering degrees in a...
- Jul 24, 2022
- 3 min
#FutureChiefs – Future Air Force Technology Chief?
This week we return to one of our core writing themes for this year - #FutureChiefs. In this instalment, TCB editor Luke Webb explores a...
- Feb 5, 2022
- 3 min
#FailureWins - Call for submissions: Innovation, iteration, and lessons learned
Failure carries a stigma. In mature cultures gripped by the Curse of Efficiency, failure is bad. Very bad. The learning derived from...
- Dec 5, 2021
- 8 min
Logistics in War: Enablers to Aviators
In this multi-faceted #AirForce2121 piece, SQNLDR Kylie Melville reflects on what logistics will look like over the next 100 years....
- Dec 2, 2021
- 6 min
Commentary on Likely Increase in JSF Engine Costs to Increase - Part 2
Air power discourse is The Central Blue’s core focus. In this two-part series, Gary Waters provides an in depth commentary on likely...
- Nov 28, 2021
- 4 min
Commentary on Likely Increase in JSF Engine Costs to Increase - Part 1
Air power discourse is The Central Blue’s core focus. In this two-part series, Gary Waters provides an in depth commentary on likely...
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
2021 Announcement: The Dr Alan Stephens Air Power Literary Prize winner
In 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated 100 years of service - a monumental achievement celebrated all around Australia. The...
- Nov 7, 2021
- 7 min
Australia’s ‘Loyal Wingman’ Disrupts Designs for Aircraft and Air Missions with Autonomy and AI
The first test flight of the ‘Loyal Wingman’ marks an important step for Australia’s first designed and built military aircraft in over...
- Oct 24, 2021
- 5 min
What will the RAAF look like in 2121?
The 20th century saw some of the greatest and fastest technological advancements. With ever quickening advances, what wonders will the...
- Oct 17, 2021
- 5 min
The Case for a Universal Multi-Domain Shipping Container
Logistics is the backbone to any operation for every Service where fast, efficient transport is vital to success. Logistic Officer...
- Oct 10, 2021
- 5 min
Automation: A Blind Reliance?
Automation is finding its way into more aspects of Air Force technologies. These processes are able to significantly speed up manual...
- Aug 15, 2021
- 7 min
Why long-wave infrared threatens fighter stealth and survivability
This week, The Central Blue welcomes ADFA graduate Jack Ryan as he examines the implications of emerging Infrared sensors. While IR...
- Jun 10, 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...
- Jun 8, 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...
- Jun 6, 2021
- 12 min
From Frankenstein to Astro Boy: Humans, Automation, and Warfare
In April this year Group Captain Jo Brick (an esteemed editor at The Central Blue) gave a compelling presentation to the Williams...
- Jun 5, 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...
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