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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.

2 days ago
5 min

Hypersonic Weapons – Australia’s Deterrent Future? – Cathy Moloney

The 2020 Defence Strategic Update establishes a new policy framework on the foundation of the key principles: ‘shape, deter, respond’, an...

Sep 12
3 min

#ADFRAS2040 – Summary

A short article to link readers to all of the posts submitted in response to ADF Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040 Call for Submission...

Sep 5
6 min

After the Merge – Marija Jovanovich

2020’s time dilation makes Elon Musk’s comments about the end of the fighter jet era at February’s Air Warfare Symposium seem far more than

Aug 30
2 min

The Central Blue seeks Expressions of Interest for an Editorial Intern

The Central Blue editorial team is seeking Expressions of Interest for an Editorial Intern.

Aug 29
7 min

Rethinking basing in the Indo-Pacific – Natasia Pulford

The Indo-Pacific region is undergoing profound change resulting in increasing instability and uncertainty. The recent release of the 2020

Aug 22
3 min

Delamere Air Weapons Range – Brian Dick

One of the strengths of Exercise Pitch Black is its airspace and training ranges – notably the Delamere Air Weapons Range, located approx...

Aug 15
6 min

#ADFRAS2040 – Countering Robotics and Autonomous Systems through Maritime Area Denial – Nate Streher

The Central Blue is pleased to welcome a first-time Navy contributor, Nate Streher as he considers how Robotics and Autonomous Systems exist

Aug 8
4 min

#ADFRAS2040 – Biometrics and Security – Kristi Adam

First-time contributor Kristi Adam as she considers the historical developments and military implications of biometrics.

Aug 1
4 min

Unmanned Aerial Systems and the 5th Generation Air Force - Part II - William Gill

The potential future applications of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capabilities in support of everyday military operations are widely ackn...

Jul 25
7 min

Unmanned Aerial Systems and the 5th Generation Air Force: Part one - William Gill

The potential future applications of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capabilities in support of everyday military operations are widely ackn...