In this first issue of the The Listening Post, the Centre for Defence Research fellows Matthew Sussex and Michael Clarke provide a round up of AUKUS announcement; responses to the American with-drawl from Afghanistan and the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks; recent commentary on US…

This paper argues that there are two key initiatives identified in Japan's National Security Statement for which Australia could play a supporting role to enhance the bilateral relationship and achieve mutual security benefits for both nations. They are 'defence equipment and technology cooperation…

In this issue of the Listening Post we consider the mixed reaction to the US Global Posture Review; potential complications of Australia's involvement in the Solomon Islands; Russia's military build up near Ukraine and testing of anti-satellite weaponry; and discussions on the need for a global…

This post-election edition of The Looking Glass examines some of the challenges facing the Albanese government, and raises some tentative options about its likely agenda and how it might pursuing it. Also included are some of the authors' suggestions about how to make Australian strategic policy…

Three nations practised their combined disaster relief skills in the Northern Territory and Indonesia.

Aircraftwoman Indianna Biles was inspired by an Air Force Indigenous Youth Program to be a positive example in the community.

Three ADF commandos were first responders to a ship fire in Port Phillip Bay.

A Navy chaplain returned to his childhood school in Tonga to share his story.

At 106 years of age, veteran Signalman James ‘Jim’ Easton is thought to be Australia’s oldest living signaller.  He joined the Australian Army in March 1941 and discharged from 8 Division Signals five years later after experiencing more than three years of malnutrition and mistreatment as a…

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully completed Operation Solania − its latest maritime surveillance mission aimed at detecting and deterring illegal fishing activities in the waters of Samoa and Tonga. The operation is part of the ADF’s support to regional maritime security,…

Nothing was going to hold back an Army artillery officer from dominating at a Brazilian jujitsu event on his birthday.

An Army reservist reflects on how her full-time service has helped her give back to the community. 

Air Force medical technician Leading Aircraftwoman Katie Smart recognises the importance of learning from others.

HMAS Toowoomba has sailed the equivalent of a trip to the moon and back and 23 times around the circumference of the Earth.

In this issue, Michael Clarke and Matthew Sussex consider the current state of strategic competition between the United States and China. The self-reinforcing logic of great power competition is one of the closest things to an empirical law in security studies. Hence, the increasing divide between…

ADF chefs - from Navy in particular - will be job-ready 10 months sooner thanks to a new streamlined training format.

Soldiers of the 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment, developed foundation warfighting skills at platoon-level during Exercise Robey.   

Growing up in a small country town, Seaman Elly-May Mitchell didn't have much chance to see the world. Then she joined the Navy.

Tomorrow, on the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, Australians are encouraged to recognise those who have contributed to global peacekeeping efforts. 29 May also marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO). UNTSO was the first UN…

The Indigenous Cultural Advisory Group is key to ensure First Nations voices are heard within the Australian Defence Force.

AUKUS partners successfully demonstrated a trial of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy under the Advanced Capabilities pillar (Pillar II). On 28 April, a delegation from the Australian Government joined counterparts from the United Kingdom and United States at the Upavon Airfield in the UK…

Deputy Chief of Army Major General Natasha Fox has been appointed the inaugural Chief of Personnel in the Australian Defence Force.

Starting today, RAAF Base Townsville will have an influx of Air Force aircraft and activity for this year’s Exercise Black Dagger.

A “why can’t I” attitude took a flight lieutenant from the heat of the kitchen to supporting F-35s as an engineer.

Defence has signed a contract with Penske Australia, which will ensure local industry support for diesel engine sustainment activities to enable the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to deploy where and when needed.  Acting Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Rear Admiral Wendy…

Members of the United States Air Force shared insights about integrating emerging technologies with personnel from all services.

A Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 Taipan helicopter on March 24 evacuated nine stranded campers, including a nine year old boy and a pet dog from the Wollondilly Forest, south-west of Sydney.

Soldiers from Army’s 7th Combat Brigade in Brisbane are on their way to NSW  to boost ADF support to the NSW flood recovery efforts. These personnel will join Army Reservists from 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment that deployed earlier this week to the Mid North Coast region as…

After 45 years of service in Air Force, Wing Commander Glendan Krause was awarded his second Federation Star Medal.

Lieutenant Commander Stephen Gaisford went from working in an Arnott’s biscuit factory to commanding one of Navy's most frequently deployed vessels.