Military personnel and bases left exposed to missile threats
The Foundation’s Chair, Air Marshal (Retd) Geoff Brown AO, who is also the former Chief of Air Force, was quoted in the public media this...
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- May 17
- 2 min
Conference Proceedings: The Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy
Dr Robbin Laird Final Report: The Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy 11 April 2024 More articles from Dr Laird...
- May 16
- 6 min
The Strategic Shift in Australian Defence Requires a Shift in the Approach for Australian Defence Industry - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Strategic Shift in Australian Defence Requires a Shift in the Approach for Australian Defence Industry, 16 May 2024...
- May 14
- 3 min
A Focused Force: Autonomous Systems and a Distributed ISR Enterprise - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, A Focused Force: Autonomous Systems and a Distributed ISR Enterprise, 14 May 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) As the...
- May 9
- 4 min
Australia’s New Defence Strategy: Reshaping the ADF into a Focused Force - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Australia’s New Defence Strategy: Reshaping the ADF into a Focused Force, 9 May 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) The...
- May 9
- 9 min
Layered ISR and a Focused Force - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Layered ISR and a Focused Force, 9 May 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) If you want to shape an effective focused...
- May 7
- 4 min
Shaping C2 for the ADF and Coalition Forces: The Perspective of Air Vice Marshal Mike Kitcher - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping C2 for the ADF and Coalition Forces: The Perspective of Air Vice Marshal Mike Kitcher, 7 May 2024 Link to...
- May 6
- 6 min
RPAs, Autonomous Systems and How to Strengthen the ADF in the Next 3-5 Years - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, RPAs, Autonomous Systems and How to Strengthen the ADF in the Next 3-5 Years, 6 May 2024 Link to article (Defense.info)...
- May 5
- 8 min
Cognitive and Information War and the “Gray Zone” - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Cognitive and Information War and the “Gray Zone”, 5 May 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) An aspect of modern...
- May 4
- 4 min
How to Enhance Space’s Contribution to Australian Multi-Domain Operations in Support of Maritime Operations - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, How to Enhance Space’s Contribution to Australian Multi-Domain Operations in Support of Maritime Operations, 4 May 2024...
- May 2
- 4 min
How to Build a Focused Force for Australia’s Extant Strategic Environment? - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, How to Build a Focused Force for Australia’s Extant Strategic Environment?, 2 May 2024 Link to article (Defense.info)...
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Logistics and Sustainment for an Evolving Defence of Australia Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Logistics and Sustainment for an Evolving Defence of Australia Strategy, 30 April 2024 Link to article (Defense.info)...
- Apr 29
- 15 min
Multi-Domain Operations in Australia’s Maritime Strategy: The Army, Navy, and Air Force Orient Their Efforts - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Multi-Domain Operations in Australia’s Maritime Strategy: The Army, Navy, and Air Force Orient Their Efforts, 29 April...
- Apr 26
- 7 min
Aligning Airpower Capabilities with Australia’s Maritime Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Aligning Airpower Capabilities with Australia’s Maritime Strategy, 26 April 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) At the...
- Apr 24
- 4 min
Conceptualizing Australia’s Maritime Strategy and Shaping a Government Approach - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Conceptualizing Australia’s Maritime Strategy and Shaping a Government Approach, 24 April 2024 Link to article...
- Apr 23
- 6 min
Shaping Space for Autonomous Systems in the Operating Force: The Case of the Loyal Wingman - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping Space for Autonomous Systems in the Operating Force: The Case of the Loyal Wingman, 23 April 2024 Link to...
- Apr 21
- 7 min
Air Power in Australia’s Maritime Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Air Power in Australia’s Maritime Strategy, 21 April 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) This was the title of the...
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Mike Pezzullo on the Strategic Shift For Australian Defence - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Mike Pezzullo on the Strategic Shift For Australian Defence, 21 April 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) Australia as...
- Apr 20
- 6 min
Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Maritime Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping a Way Ahead for Australian Maritime Strategy, 20 April 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) The Williams...
- Apr 16
- 5 min
Multi-Domain Operations in the Maritime Domain: The Significance of Digital Interoperability - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Multi-Domain Operations in the Maritime Domain: The Significance of Digital Interoperability, 16 April 2024 Link to...
- Apr 16
- 4 min
What does a 21st century defence strategy look like for Australia in a multi-polar authoritarian world? - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, What does a 21st century defence strategy look like for Australia in a multi-polar authoritarian world?, 16 April 2024...
- Apr 15
- 4 min
The Future is Now for the ADF: Shaping Space for Maritime Autonomous Systems - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, The Future is Now for the ADF: Shaping Space for Maritime Autonomous Systems, 15 April 2024 Link to article...
- Apr 14
- 4 min
Working the Sustainability Piece in Australian Defence: The Case of Munitions - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Working the Sustainability Piece in Australian Defence: The Case of Munitions, 10 April 2024 Link to article...
- Apr 14
- 5 min
Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy: The April 2024 Sir Richard Williams Foundation Seminar, ...
- Apr 14
- 4 min
Managing Trade-Offs in Force Structure Development - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Managing Trade-Offs in Force Structure Development, 13 April 2024 Link to article (Defense.info) When a nation is...
- Dec 12, 2023
- 7 min
Thinking CAP: air superiority and Australia’s defence by Chris McInnes
Chris McInnes, Thinking CAP: air superiority and Australia’s defence, 10 December 2023 A misunderstanding of air power is distorting...
- Oct 7, 2023
- 1 min
Conference: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Final Report, 8 Oct 2023
- Oct 1, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 11 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 8 min
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, 2023
- 8 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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...
- Mar 31, 2023
- 8 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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...
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
The Next Phase of the Russo-Ukraine War: Impact of Air Force General Sergei Vladimirovich Surovikin
By Brian Morra 20 October 2022 Link to article Brian Morra, The Next Phase of the Russo-Ukraine War: The Impact of Air Force General...
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