In the second issue of The Looking Glass, the authors Michael Clarke and Matthew Sussex look at the reported testing by People's Republic of China of a Gliding Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (G-FOBS) in August 2021. The purpose of FOBS is to place a large payload – usually a nuclear one –…

This paper examines Australia's national security interests in the South China Sea. It notes that a number of states lay claim to various islands in the region, and that territorial disputes over those claims have occasionally erupted into armed conflict in the past. The paper contends that China's…

In January 2022, with a pressure-cooker situation growing on the Ukrainian border, this issue of The Looking Glass tries to help readers interpret Putin's intentions, examining the various interpretations of Russian behaviour, including its motives, likely agenda, and what the West might do about…

This issue of the Looking Glass takes a closer look at recent developments in China's approach to the war in Ukraine, focusing on explaining Chinese behaviour. The March 2022 Looking Glass argued that Beijing was trying to balance its desire to maintain the so-called 'no limits' strategic…

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay has begun in Pozières, France marking the start of a six-month journey.

Australian and New Zealand soldiers training Ukrainian recruits took time away from a field exercise to commemorate Anzac Day.

HMAS Perth hosted military counterparts after completing Exercise La Perouse 2023 in the Bay of Bengal in Singapore.

Squadron Leader Ruth Sagrott has seen firsthand the impact of losing loved ones to cancer, which inspired her to coordinate a team for the 2023 Relay for Life in Canberra. Squadron Leader Sagrott and Flight Sergeant Shelby Powell banded together to create a team for Cancer Council’s ACT event Relay…

The Royal Australian Air Force has completed the first air-to-air refuelling trials with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J and F-15DJ Eagle jets.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed its deployment in support of Exercise Balikatan 2023 in the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military forces designed to enhance interoperability and…

Australia’s Fleet Commander discussed maritime operations and security with navy leaders from Japan, South Korea and the United States.

A World War 2 Navy veteran has lived a story worth telling and continues to make his mark.

Darwin local Lance Corporal Kilgour had an extra reason to celebrate this Anzac Day as he became an uncle after arriving home from deployment.

Once a small-town girl from Yankalilla, Corporal Elisha Gallagher stands tall after the ADF Women’s All Stars AFL Anzac round game. 

Sub-Lieutenant Marcus Salone knows how music speaks, regardless of language or culture.

When Air Force musician Leading Aircraftman Michael Fraser played the Last Post at Gallipoli, he was also honouring his great-uncle Reg Brooker.

Corporal Carrisa Carter doesn't imagine anything will top commanding the catafalque party at this year's Anzac Day service in Gallipoli.

Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones sang the Australian, Turkish and French anthems at the dawn service in Gallipoli this year.

An Army captain's dad laid the foundations of her engineering career and is the custodian of the medals that link her to the Anzacs.

This year on Anzac Day, Flight Lieutenant Adon Lumley was taken back to his childhood roots in an unexpected manner.

The music of an Australian composer killed on the Western Front was chosen to feature at this year's Anzac Day Dawn service in France.

On Anzac Day, at memorials and ceremonies across the country, and around the world, we remember those who served our nation. We honour the courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice of the Anzacs. Defence personnel are supporting Anzac Day ceremonies in Australia and around the world. The Chief of…

As she takes part in Anzac Day commemorations, Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook will be remembering a relative who never returned home.

Corporal Liam Haverty had a strong desire to give back to Australia, following in the footsteps of his grandfather.

By playing the didgeridoo at the dawn service in Gallipoli, a sailor will be letting the spirits know Australia has not forgotten them.

Able Seaman Tammy Vaughn is ready to march out doing what sets her heart on fire this Anzac Day.

It wasn’t until her appointment that Sub-Lieutenant Mary Booth felt the full weight of her great-uncle’s sacrifice.

Just prior to WW2, a lifelong love was blossoming between two Australian teens who met at their Adelaide school grounds.

Defence will award AUD $3.513 million (exclusive of GST) in grant funding to the 11 successful applicants of the 2023 Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP). The annual grants program funds independent projects focused on strategic defence policy issues relevant to Australia. Through the program,…

This Anzac Day, in France, Lance Corporal Lenore Evans will pay special tribute to family members who served before her.