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AUKUS strains Australia’s military readiness as defence cuts set in
Speaking with Peta Credlin on Sky News Australia, Dr Ian Langford, discussed the pressures on Australia’s defence readiness, from the demands of AUKUS and capability
Defence boost races ‘Davidson window’ timeline on Taiwan
In The Australian, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director Dr Ian Langford writes that Australia faces a narrowing window to align its strategic ambition with
Government set to speed up data centre approvals
In a recent interview with Sky News Australia’s Kieran Gilbert, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director, Professor Ian Langford, discussed the growing global investment in
China pushes ‘win without fighting’ approach to military power
Former Army Director General and Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director Dr Ian Langford discussed China’s evolving approach to military power and coercion in an
An AUKUS social licence
In his latest column for Defence Technology Review, Dr Ian Langford, Executive Director of Security & Defence PLuS, argues that Australia’s success under AUKUS will
Perth perfectly placed to seize digital opportunities of the future
In an opinion piece for The West Australian, Dr Ian Langford, Executive Director for Security & Defence PLuS, argues that Perth is “perfectly placed to
Xi Jinping is in a race against time to secure his legacy in China
Xi Jinping is in a race against time to secure his legacy in China.
Integrate or Die
In a new article for Defence Technology Review, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director Dr Ian Langford argues that Australia’s future joint force “will live
AUKUS Pillar II is not delivering on its promise
In The Australian, S&D+ Executive Director Ian Langford argues that AUKUS Pillar II — intended to deliver advanced capabilities in AI, quantum, hypersonics, undersea systems,
Eyes of the Dragon: Grey Zone Warfare and Australia’s Strategic Awakening
This review by Dr Marigold Black reflects on Let’s Trade, Not Argue: An Australian Strategy to Secure a Respectful Relationship with China, a timely new
Fight Tonight
What does the ADF need now to fight the war that might come earlier than expected? Ian Langford provides some answers. In Defence Technology Review‘s
Why the US Alliance Matters – And What Happens if it Falters
“For more than 70 years, Australia’s alliance with the United States has been the cornerstone of its defence policy, providing both a strategic umbrella and