The Strike Enterprise and the Royal Air Force - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Strike Enterprise and the Royal Air Force, 3 Oct 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) Storm Shadow – Take off Warton...
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Event Proceedings
Stay up-to-date - presentation packs, speeches and other materials from our previous events are available for download.
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Conference reports: Dr Robbin Laird, Williams Foundation Fellow, and contributor for Second Line of Defense, produces a conference report highlighting the innovation, challenges and policy implications presented. He also interviews a number of senior Defence personnel to produce a series of smaller topical articles.
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- Oct 8
Preparedness and Fighting with the Force You Have Now - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Deterrence and Multi-Domain Strike: The Perspective of PACAF 8 Oct 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) I have had the...
- Oct 8
Conference: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Final Report, 8 Oct 2023
- Oct 7
Reshaping Australian Defence Infrastructure and Leveraging Australian Territory - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Reshaping Australian Defence Infrastructure and Leveraging Australian Territory, 7 Oct 2023 Link to article...
- Oct 6
Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Defence: The Perspective of Malcolm Davis - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Defence: The Perspective of Malcolm Davis, 6 October 2023 Link to article...
- Oct 6
Deterrence and Multi-Domain Strike: The Perspective of PACAF - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Deterrence and Multi-Domain Strike: The Perspective of PACAF 6 Oct 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) What is the...
- Oct 6
ISR, Counter-ISR, C2 and Multi-Domain Strike - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, ISR, Counter-ISR, C2 and Multi-Domain Strike, 6 October 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) The featured photo is a...
- Oct 6
The Multi-Domain Strike Enterprise: Building and Providing the Weapons - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Multi-Domain Strike Enterprise: Building and Providing the Weapons, 6 October 2023 Link to article (Defense.info)...
- Oct 5
Deterrence by Denial, Impactful Projection, Proportionate Response - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Deterrence by Denial, Impactful Projection, Proportionate Response and Multi-Domain Strike, 5 October 2023 Link to...
- Oct 5
What has Happened Since the DSR has been Published: Marcus Hellyer - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, What has Happened Since the DSR has been Published: The Perspective of Marcus Hellyer, 5 October 2023 Link to article...
- Oct 4
21st Century Authoritarian Powers: Progress and Paths Forward - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Challenge of Dealing with the 21st Century Authoritarian Powers: Progress and Paths Forward, 4 Oct 2023 Link to...
- Oct 3
Maritime Autonomous Systems and the Operational Force: How to Accelerate the Effort-Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Maritime Autonomous Systems and the Operational Force: How to Accelerate the Effort? 3 Oct 2023 Link to article...
- Oct 1
The DSR and the Australian Strike Enterprise - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The DSR and the Australian Strike Enterprise 30 Sep 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) We need to start first with...
- Oct 1
Considering the Nature of Strike and Its Role in Deterrence Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Considering the Nature of Strike and Its Role in Deterrence Strategy, 1 Oct 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) At the...
- Sep 29
Summary Outcomes: Conference September 2023 - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Sir Richard Williams Foundation Seminar September 2023: The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain...
- Sep 28
Conference Proceedings: The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain Strike Capability
The Enterprise Requirements of an Australian Multi-Domain Strike Capability National Gallery of Australia, 27 September 2023 Dr Robbin...
- May 11
The Role of Maritime Autonomous Systems - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Role of Maritime Autonomous Systems: Mission Thread Capabilities to Meet the Needs of Modern Warfare, 11 May 2023...
- May 9
Rethinking Sustainable Defence Forces: A Discussion with Dr. Alan Dupont - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Rethinking Sustainable Defence Forces: A Discussion with Dr. Alan Dupont, 9 May 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) In...
- Apr 20
Conference Final Report: Sharpening the Edge of Australia’s National Deterrence Capability
Final Report: Sharpening the Edge of Australia’s National Deterrence Capability National Gallery of Australia 30 March 2023 Final Report...
- Apr 18
Deterrence in Shaping Australia’s Path in the Global Transition - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Deterrence in Shaping Australia’s Path in the Global Transition, 18 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) As global...
- Apr 17
The Role of Geography in the Direct Defence of Australia - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Role of Geography in the Direct Defence of Australia, 17 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) As Australia...
- Apr 13
Shaping a Nuclear Submarine Enterprise in Australia - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping a Nuclear Submarine Enterprise in Australia: The Perspective of Vice-Admiral Jonathan Mead, 13 April 2023 Link...
- Apr 12
The United Kingdom and Integrated Deterrence - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The United Kingdom and Integrated Deterrence: The Perspective of Air Marshal Harvey Smyth, 12 April 2023 Link to article...
- Apr 11
Agile Basing and Endurability as a Key Deterrent Capability - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Agile Basing and Endurability as a Key Deterrent Capability: A Conversation with the Air Commander Australia, 11 April...
- Apr 10
Shaping the Australian Defence Base for Greater Deterrent Effect - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping the Australian Defence Base for Greater Deterrent Effect, 10 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) A major...
- Apr 9
Australia and Deterrence in a Global System in Flux - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Australia and Deterrence in a Global System in Flux, 9 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) The Williams...
- Apr 9
Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Defence - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Defence: A Discussion with Vice-Admiral (Retired) Barrett, 9 April 2023 Link to...
- Apr 8
Australia, Deterrence and Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Defence - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Australia, Deterrence and Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Defence: The Perspective of LTGEN Simon Stuart, 8 April...
- Apr 6
Triton’s Role in Australian Defense and Deterrence - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Triton’s Role in Australian Defense and Deterrence, 6 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) I have followed the...
- Apr 6
Integrated Deterrence and the China Challenge: The Perspective of General Wilsbach-Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Integrated Deterrence and the China Challenge: The Perspective of General Wilsbach, the PACAF Commander, 6 April 2023...
- Apr 5
ISR and Deterrence: Or How Detection is a Key Part of the Deterrence Effort - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, ISR and Deterrence: Or How Detection is a Key Part of the Deterrence Effort, 5 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info)...
- Apr 4
The Perspective of Air Marshal Chipman: Shaping a Way Ahead for the RAAF - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Perspective of Air Marshal Chipman: Shaping a Way Ahead for the RAAF, 4 April 2023 Link to article (Defense.info) I...
- Apr 1
Deterrence for a Middle Power in the Context of the Evolving Global Shift - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Deterrence for a Middle Power in the Context of the Evolving Global Shift: The Perspective of Air Marshal Chipman, RAAF,...
- Mar 31
The Strategic Shift and Australia Recasts Its Defense Policy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Strategic Shift and Australia Recasts Its Defense Policy: The March Williams Foundation Seminar, 31 March 2023 Link...
- Mar 30
Conference Proceedings: Sharpening the Edge of Australia’s National Deterrence Capability
Sharpening the Edge of Australia’s National Deterrence Capability National Gallery of Australia 30 March 2023 Final Report Dr Robbin...
- Oct 17, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 1, 2022
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
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
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...
- May 11, 2022
Conference: Accelerating the Transition to a Networked, Integrated Force - Program and Presentations
Accelerating the Transition to a Networked, Integrated Force National Gallery of Australia 24 March 2022 Final Report Dr Robbin Laird...
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