As competition intensifies in the South, MAJ Cameron Clarke argues that the ADF must confront a Catch-22 in Antarctica—protecting Australia’s national interests without undermining the very treaty that preserves peace there.

Australia’s grand strategy balances power and engagement to secure its future—but can it truly shape the Indo-Pacific while sustaining the means to do so?

Can autonomous wingmen secure Australia’s skies? Wing Commander Michael Olsen argues that Collaborative Combat Aircraft could become the decisive tool in executing the nation’s strategy of denial.

Scientists have developed a means to 3D print electronics onto the skin as a form of wearable technology akin to a tattoo. It is proposed that further development of this technology will allow these tattoos to monitor our vitals, and feed us personalized health advice in real time.

Rear Admiral James Lybrand reflects on leadership from the depths of submarines to strategic command, exploring adaptability, reflection, and the evolving role of education in shaping Defence’s future leaders

Warrant Officer Dave Ashley reflects on four decades of service, sharing leadership lessons from the battlefield, the importance of caring for soldiers, and how the Army can prepare the next generation for the challenges ahead.

Australia’s airpower has a long reach but a fragile jaw—leveraging civilian airfields across the north may be the key to ensuring it can take a hit and keep fighting.

Australia’s defence debate now defines “self-reliance” not by fighting alone, but by having the homegrown industrial strength to sustain the fight.