When NATO leaders met in Ankara in July 2026, industry was the centrepiece of the summit. The Strategy for Industry–NATO Cooperation, endorsed by all 32 allies, treats industrial capacity as an instrument of deterrence in …
The success of Australia’s nuclear submarine program will depend on whether workforce, education and migration policy can keep pace with defence ambition. AUKUS, especially its submarine element, Pillar One, has become much more than a …
While Australia correctly prioritises the development of domestic industry, the Australian Defence Force is not a sufficient customer to sustain deep industrial capacity across every capability. A central takeaway, from multiple sessions at the 2026 …
Ask a minister about the Defence Delivery Agency – we did – and the first thing you’ll hear is that it won’t be DMO 2.0. From information released over the past few days, including by …
For nearly a decade, Australia’s defence community has warned that the country lacks the industrial depth required for deterrence, sustainment and prolonged operations. The 2016 Defence White Paper raised the concern. The 2020 Force Structure …




