Vale Errol (Mac) McCormack Air Marshal AO (Retd)
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Errol (Mac) McCormack Air Marshal AO (Retd). Errol was born in Bundaberg in 1941...
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- Apr 14
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, ...
- Oct 7, 2023
Conference: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird, Final Report, 8 Oct 2023
- Sep 29, 2023
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
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...
- Apr 20, 2023
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...
- Jan 17, 2023
Vale Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC
The Sir Richard Williams Foundation is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC. Jim was a Director of...
- 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...
- Feb 16, 2022
Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia’s Premier Strategist
By Robbin Laird FEATURED STORY Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia's Premier Strategist | Defense.info This is a piece I never wanted...
- Aug 25, 2021
EOIs Open: Join the Central Blue team
The Central Blue editorial team is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the team. Who are we? The Central Blue is an online forum...
- 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 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...
- May 19, 2021
FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 UPDATE, Second Line of Defense - By Pierre Tran
By Pierre Tran FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 - UPDATE Second Line of Defense 19 May 2021 Paris – France, Germany and Spain have agreed to the...
- 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...
- Apr 10, 2021
The Strategic Shift and the Role of Airpower: A Discussion with Ben Lambeth - Dr Robbin Laird
Dr Robbin Laird The Strategic Shift and the Role of Airpower: A Discussion with Ben Lambeth Second Line of Defense, 10 April 2021 I have...
- Jan 31, 2021
Book - Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy
Dr Robbin Laird, Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy. 24 December 2020 Link to book details Joint by Design:...
- Dec 21, 2020
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....
- Sep 15, 2020
Vale Air Marshal David Evans AC, DSO, AFC (Ret'd)
Vale Air Marshal David Evans AC, DSO, AFC (Ret'd)
- Jul 20, 2020
SRWF Interview with CAF: Air Force Strategic Intent
Williams Foundation Chair Geoff Brown Interviews CAF on Air Force Strategic Intent.
- Jun 28, 2020
Call for Submissions: Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040
Call for Submissions: Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040 – The Central Blue, The Forge, and Grounded Curiosity
- Jun 20, 2020
Williams Foundation Website Upgrade
New website launched
- Oct 30, 2019
Conference: The Requirements of Fifth Generation Manoeuvre - Final Report
Dr Robbin Laird Final Report: The Requirements of Fifth Generation Manoeuvre October 2019
- Mar 27, 2018
Williams Foundation Research Fellow Announced
On 21 March the Williams Foundation was proud to welcome Dr Robbin Laird as a Williams Foundation Fellow. The Board thanks Dr Laird for...
- Oct 24, 2016
Air Marshal Geoff Brown (Ret'd) elected as the new Chair of the Williams Foundation
In accordance with the Constitution, Air Marshal Errol McCormack (Ret'd) was required to step down as the Chair of the Foundation at the...
- Mar 23, 2016
Williams Foundation submission to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
On 2 December 2015, the Senate referred the following matter to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry...
- Mar 14, 2016
Media Release: Launch of Air Power Scholars for Next Generation of Leaders
The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC today launched the Air Power Scholar program as part of a cooperative endeavour...
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