The United States’ 2026 National Defense Strategy may give Australia the impetus for accelerating its shift towards industrial sovereignty and deeper strategic economic integration with the US. But this requires more than policy alignment; it …
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In a matter of weeks, the Trump administration has proclaimed a new national security strategy and declared war on the status quo in defence acquisition, via executive order. Defence contractors’ use of share buybacks and …
While Taiwan’s drone manufacturing program looks ambitious, it is nowhere near ambitious enough, as combat experience in Ukraine is making clear. With the US-identified window when China will be capable of invading Taiwan just a …
Indonesia’s establishment of its Mineral Industry Agency is critical in realising its vision of resource nationalism, independence in military production, and strategic autonomy. By establishing a national critical minerals supply chain, Indonesia can enhance its …
Australia needs a decisive plan that involves mandating a minimum share of defence contracts for Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Too many Australian SMEs face prohibitive barriers when dealing with Defence. Complex tendering rules, …