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...
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Event Proceedings
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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.
- 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...
- Apr 27, 2022
“Australia is Facing its German Moment” - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird 27 April 2022 At the Williams Foundation seminar on March 24, 2022, Peter Jennings, Executive Director of the Australian...
- Apr 27, 2022
Looking Back and Looking Forward: Shaping a Way Ahead for the Integrated Networked - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird 27 April 2022 Interview with AIRMSHL Geoff Brown AO (Retd), Williams Foundation Chair The September 15, 2022 seminar to...
- Apr 21, 2022
Shaping a Way Ahead for the Networked Integrated Force: The Perspective of MARFORPAC
Dr Robbin Laird 21 April 2022 LtGen Steven Rudder, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Commanding General Fleet Marine...
- Apr 20, 2022
Shaping a Way Ahead for the Networked Integrated Force: An Italian Air Force Perspective
Dr Robbin Laird 20 April 2022 The Italian Air Force is part of the broader European defense transition in which the shift from the land...
- Apr 19, 2022
Shaping a Way Ahead for the Networked Integrated Force: A Royal Air Force Perspective
Dr Robbin Laird 19 April 2022 In his presentation to the Williams Foundation seminar held on March 24, 2022 which focused on...
- Jan 8, 2022
Conference Final Report: The Requirements of a Sovereign Defence Space Capability - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Conference: The Requirements of a Sovereign Defence Space Capability 1 December 2021: A Williams Foundation Special...
- Jan 2, 2022
The ADF and the Australian Space Enterprise
Dr Robbin Laird 2 January 2022 At the December 1, 2021, Williams Foundation seminar on shaping a way ahead for the Australian space...
- Jan 2, 2022
Shaping an Australian Space Industrial Eco-System for Defence and Security
Dr Robbin Laird 2 January 2022 Sovereign Australian space requires an Australian industrial space eco-system to be shaped and enhanced....
- Dec 31, 2021
Sovereignty and the Australian Space Effort
Dr Robbin Laird 31 December 2021 Sovereignty is a tricky term, notably when it comes to global economies and to allied based national...
- Dec 30, 2021
A Look Back at the Australian Space Effort
Dr Robbin Laird 30 December 2021 At the recent Williams Foundation seminar focused on Australian space held on December 1, 2021, the...
- Dec 1, 2021
Conference: The Requirements of a Sovereign Defence Space Capability - Program and Presentations
The Requirements of a Sovereign Defence Space Capability National Gallery of Australia 1 December 2021 Final Report Dr Robbin Laird...
- Jun 10, 2021
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
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
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
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...
- Jun 4, 2021
Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat
Dr Robbin Laird, Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat, 4 June 2021 Link to article Perspectives on the...
- Jun 1, 2021
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...
- May 29, 2021
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...
- May 26, 2021
The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces
Dr Robbin Laird The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces, Defense.info 25 May 2021...
- Apr 12, 2021
Conference: Next Generation Autonomous Systems - Program and Presentations
Next Generation Autonomous Systems National Gallery of Australia 8 April 2021 Final Report Dr Robbin Laird Synopsis and Program Handbook...
- Oct 31, 2019
Conference: The Requirements of Fifth Generation Manoeuvre - Final Report
...major presentations and discussions at the Williams Foundation seminar on the requirements for fifth generation manoeuvre
- Oct 24, 2019
Conference: The Requirements of Fifth Generation Manoeuvre - Program and Presentations
Examine the differences and potential gaps in how the Australian Defence Force must equip and organise for multi-domain operations
- Aug 7, 2019
Lunch: Coalition Warfighting and Pacific AOR Interoperability - LTG Michael Oates (Retd)
Errol McCormack Members Lunch - Coalition Warfighting and Pacific AOR Interoperability
- Apr 11, 2019
Conference: Hi-Intensity Operations and Sustaining Self Reliance - Final Report
The latest Williams Seminar held in Canberra on April 11, 2019 focused on the strategic shift for Australia within the context of the evolvi
- Apr 11, 2019
Conference: Hi-Intensity Operations and Sustaining Self Reliance - Program and Presentations
The seminar will address the evolving Australian approach to building new capabilities and systems with an expanded role for Australian indu
- Sep 7, 2018
Conference: The Imperative for an Independent Deterrent: A Joint Strike Seminar - Final Report
Since 2014, the Williams Foundation has held a series of seminars, which have looked at the nature of military transformation enabled by new
- Aug 23, 2018
Conference: The Imperative for an Independent Deterrent: A Joint Strike Seminar
This seminar seeks to build a common understanding of the need for an independent joint strike capability to provide Australia with a powerf
- May 1, 2018
Conference: The Requirements of High Intensity Warfare - Final Report
the Foundation is focusing on the new strategic context within which this force will operate and the kinds of further changes necessary for
- Mar 22, 2018
Conference: The Requirements of High Intensity Warfare
As the world rapidly moves to a more dangerous, multi-polar place; after two decades of Counter Insurgency, Counter Terrorism conflict - Wha
- Sep 15, 2017
Conference: A New Approach, and Attitude, to Electronic Warfare In Australia - Final Report
In this report, the major presentations at the Williams Foundation seminar on the evolution of electronic warfare, notably from the standpoi
- Aug 23, 2017
Conference: A New Approach, and Attitude, to Electronic Warfare In Australia
This Seminar seeks to build a common understanding of how the EA-18G Growler, in particular, will impact the Australian Defence Force at the
- Apr 27, 2017
Conference: Air / Sea / Land: Integrated Force 2030 - Final Report
On April 11, 2017, the Williams Foundation held its latest seminar on shaping a way ahead in the shaping of a 21st century combat force.
Thi
- Apr 11, 2017
Conference: Air / Sea / Land: Integrated Force 2030
The Integrated Force Seminar. This one-day seminar explores how the three Services can further integrate under the Joint capability guidanc
- Apr 17, 2015
Symposium: Integrating Innovative Airpower: Facing 21st Century Strategic Challenges
A special report from the Integrating Innovative Airpower Symposium in Copenhagen on 17 April 2015 has been prepared by Dr Robbin Laird from
- May 29, 2014
Dinner: AIRMSHL Geoff Brown AO Chief of Air Force
In March this year I spoke at the Williams Foundation Seminar on combat operations in 2025 and beyond, and I actually said then that most of
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