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The Central Blue

The Central Blue is a forum designed to promote informed discussion and debate about air power issues affecting Australia. Our scope is broad, covering topics from tactical integration to strategic theory; and from historical lessons to future capabilities. We welcome submissions from any source, and particularly encourage serving military practitioners to contribute, in order to foster a new generation of air power thinkers.

3 days ago
6 min

The Right People in the Right Place at the Right Time

Not all motivations are the same. Corporal Dylan Williamson demonstrates the importance for supervisors, and the Australian Defence Force...

May 2
8 min

Leading Edge – Australia’s air and space power in the next century

In this piece, multiple-time contributor Chris McInnes makes the argument that the RAAF must build the capacity and capability to lead...

Apr 25
6 min

[Part 2] NASA Remote Piloted Aircraft Displaced in Time and Space is Ingenuity

In the second half of his series on NASA’s remote piloted aircraft, join Squadron Leader Michael Spencer as he deep dives into the...

Apr 18
7 min

NASA Remote Piloted Aircraft Displaced in Time and Space is Ingenuity - Part 1

In this two part series, Squadron Leader Michael Spencer details the significance of NASA’s remote piloted aircraft, the Ingenuity...

Apr 10
2 min

#AFSTRAT LOE 4 Response: Evolving Air Force Culture - Patrick Helsing

In our fourth instalment in our series on how can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality, Flying Officer Patrick Helsing raises important...

Apr 3
2 min

Call for Submissions: #AirForce2121

Following this week’s celebration of the Royal Australian Air Force’s 100 years of service, we at The Central Blue are turning our...

Mar 31
2 min

How can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality? - Kate Yaxley

Look to the sky! In our third instalment in our series on how can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality, Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley draws...

Mar 27
2 min

How can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality? - Luke Webb

In our second instalment in our series on how can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality, Luke Webb demonstrates how good questions are key...

Mar 27
2 min

How can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality? - Matt Kelly

At the start of the year, The Central Blue posed the question: How can you help make the #AFSTRAT a reality? We're excited to share with...

Mar 20
10 min

Losing Jefferson

Can a machine grow beyond its programming and learn to be brave? Wing Commander Trav Hallen uses science fiction to explore an Air Force...