Defence and Security – Page 8 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 The big lesson from Afghanistan https://www.openforum.com.au/the-big-lesson-from-afghanistan/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:19:39 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34328 After the chaotic, violent withdrawal of US, NATO and Australian forces and nations from Afghanistan, it’s time to consider the big lessons for Australia.

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Defining priorities in defence industry production https://www.openforum.com.au/defining-priorities-in-defence-industry-production/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 22:35:01 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34236 Achieving defence industrial self-reliance depends on ensuring that appropriate administrative measures for defining and quantifying those capabilities are in place, and that each measure is fit for purpose.

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To defeat the few https://www.openforum.com.au/to-defeat-the-few/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:55:15 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34212 A new study of the iconic Battle of Britain in 1940 analyses the fight for air supremacy between the RAF and the Luftwaffe through the lens of modern air combat.

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The economics of defence industry self-reliance https://www.openforum.com.au/the-economics-of-defence-industry-self-reliance/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:35:12 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34182 Australia’s lacklustre productivity performance, vastly increased government debt from Covid-19, and structural deficits in the federal budget that are likely to persist for decades mean we must carefully prioritise Defence’s investment in capital equipment.

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Defence should lead from the front to solve the workforce shortage https://www.openforum.com.au/defence-should-lead-from-the-front-to-solve-the-workforce-shortage/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:53:58 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=34005 Senior leaders of large defence employers understand the workforce challenge they face, but they also have the resources to tackle it, if they have the courage to do things differently.

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Safety versus security https://www.openforum.com.au/safety-versus-security/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:31:48 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33908 Right-wing and Islamist extremists, along with organised criminals, are increasingly exploiting the relatively unpoliced nature of the internet to recruit new followers and conduct business.

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Australia needs a clearer security strategy https://www.openforum.com.au/australia-needs-a-broader-security-strategy/ Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:08:13 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33855 Unless we have a clear threat scenario, vagaries such as ‘drums of war’, ‘defence of Australia’, ‘shape, deter, respond’ and ‘balanced force’ are useless for real security planning.

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Australia needs clear guarantees in the face of Chinese threats https://www.openforum.com.au/australia-needs-clear-guarrantees-in-the-face-of-chinese-threats/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:58:37 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33795 In the face of an increasing torrent of abuse from Beijing, Canberra should seek a much clearer commitment from Washington that its United States ally will retaliate if China launches a missile attack against Australia.

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The cutting edge https://www.openforum.com.au/the-cutting-edge/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:23:44 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33771 To face the threat posed by China, Australia must fast-track new technology into the hands of our sailors, soldiers and aviators.

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Meeting the authoritarian challenge https://www.openforum.com.au/meeting-the-authoritarian-challenge/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:16:03 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33737 There are no easy ways to generate democratic resilience, but it is a crucial endeavour given the increasing range and severity of 'grey zone' assaults committed by China, Russia and other authoritarian nations.

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Boosting Australia’s foreign policy research https://www.openforum.com.au/boosting-australias-foreign-policy-research/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:16:33 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33641 In a precarious and fast-changing world, there are several opportunities for Australia to improve the policy advice generated by our vibrant small think-tank sector.

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Policing the internet https://www.openforum.com.au/policing-the-internet/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:00:49 +0000 https://www.openforum.com.au/?p=33330 Efforts to police unlawful activity on the internet must tread a fine line between protecting the public from criminals and protecting civil liberties and personal privacy.

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