Australia has plenty of room to spend more on defence. History shows that 2.9 percent of GDP is no great burden in ordinary times, so
Category: Global Defence
‘Security Belt 2025’ and Beyond: China’s Minilateralism on the Rise
China is increasingly promoting its own version of flexible minilateral security cooperation as an alternative to traditional multilateral institutions and Western-led security alliances. China, Iran,
Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Iran Approach Is a Headache for India
From bombing Yemen to tightening Iran sanctions, U.S. policy is testing India’s trade and connectivity strategy. One of the few areas of agreement between the
Northern Australia’s economic revival can support defence readiness
Two blueprints that could redefine the Northern Territory’s economic future were launched last week. The first was a government-led economic strategy and the other an
Total Force Airmen Strengthen CBRN Readiness in Pacific
Japan – Airmen from the Air National Guard 151st Wing, 144th Fighter Wing and 113th Wing; the Air Force Reserve 301st Fighter Wing, 910th Airlift Wing and
U.S., Philippines Agree on Plan to Reestablish Deterrence in Indo-Pacific
During a joint press conference in Manila today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. and the Philippines have come together to work toward
Japan, Philippines and United States Conduct Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and the United States Navy, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and
Space Force certifies Vulcan for national security launches
Great news for the U.S. Space Force and the aerospace industry! The Space Force has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket for national security launches, marking
The Real Meaning Behind China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Australia and New Zealand
The recent circumnavigation of Australia by People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships suggests the PLAN is getting closer to operationalizing theater-level concepts such as blocking
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Departs Bremerton for Regularly Scheduled Indo-Pacific Deployment
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) departed Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, for a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific, March 21. For