A growing chorus calls for a national security strategy, with ANU's Professor John Blaxland

A growing chorus calls for a national securit...

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CONTESTED GROUND: The Defence budget, inflationary pressures and domestic information warfare

The release and messaging surrounding the 2026 National Defence Strategy and 2026 Integrated Investment Program is just the latest salvo in the government's effort to direct the national conversation about our national security. With the government emphasising major increases in ...  Show more

SPOTLIGHT: Maritime sustainment, mission-ready maintenance and resilient fleet capability, with Serco's David Astbury

The world of maritime operations is built on a bedrock foundation of modern naval sustainment. In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by David Astbury, Asia-Pacific general manager for Defence at Serco, to explore the evolving challen ...  Show more

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