Australia's joint operations framework needs a thorough overhaul emphasising pre-emption, capability development acceleration and ‘jointness’ to meet the evolving complexities of the global strategic environment.

The ADF’s long and linear planning process is an outdated paint-by-numbers arts project no longer fit for purpose in the increasingly dynamic and complex modern warfare scenarios.

On the 52nd Anniversary of the heroic efforts leading to the destruction of the Dong Ha bridge diverting the NVA advance into South Vietnam, author Walter (Bob) Baker recounts the events as one who was serving there at the time. 

Explore the strategic crossroads of military planning: This article unravels the contentious concept of the Centre of Gravity (COG) in ADF doctrine. As we venture into the future with a new Military Planning Process, join us in dissecting its relevance and evolution amidst modern challenges and alliances.

In this episode of The Dead Prussian Podcast, Mick Cook chats with Tom McDermott about ethics and war in the modern era. Tom is a military ethicist and serving officer in the Australian Army. His Occasional Paper, Soldiers, Squadrons, and Ethicists, discusses some issues on ethics and strategy as well as possible ways to overcome them.

Is the Centre-of-Gravity concept an outdated metaphor hampering military effectiveness? Or could a subtle change enable the concept to enhance our war-fighting ability?

Discover how adopting the 'red team' concept could revolutionize ADF planning, as MAJ Jurat delves into a critical comparison with US and UK doctrines.

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