SAA has launched its Outlook for Australian defence businesses, covering the domestic environment,...
The Censorship Edition: slow change accelerates in politics, war, cricket & climate. But Australian Govt censorship just keeps rolling
by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge
The Censorship Edition: slow change accelerates in | RSS.com Marcus and Michael broadcast this...
Transparently bad – Government censorship is damaging our defence and our democracy
Defence officials are often accused of being unimaginative and bureaucratic. But when it comes to...
Australia’s two “Wunderwaffen” can’t both be magical: Hunter frigates and AUKUS subs
by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge
Australia's two "Wunderwaffen" can't both be magic | RSS.com The Grumpies return to SAA's bunker...
UK Count Binface’s Australian Connection, AUKUS August, and Lethal Wellbeing
by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge
UK Count Binface's Australian Connection, AUKUS Au | RSS.com Michael calls in from Count Binface's...
AUKUS subs’ temporary base is permanent again: Mr Conroy loses his trousers in Washington, startling Elbridge Colby
by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge
AUKUS subs' temporary base is permanent again: Mr | RSS.com Marcus undertakes an emergency mercy...
Australia’s AI complacency: PM’s faster horses for the age of aircraft
As the emptiness of the Labor Party’s policy-making conference unfolds in Adelaide, it’s obvious...
Grumpy Strategists episode 77: Those silly Canadians. Drone wars – US joins Ukraine. & Zumwalt: The Expense Continues
by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge
Grumpy Strategists episode 77: Those silly Canadia | RSS.com It's a packed episode from the SAA...
Accountability is king, but no one is responsible. The tragedy of Australian Defence leaders forced to waste their time & our money
by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge
Accountability is king, but no one is responsible. | RSS.com In Episode 76, the Grumpy Strategists...
Australia needs a new strategy for a new world
by Graeme Dunk
In January 2026, and again in March, the world changed dramatically and fundamentally. Since then,...
Back to Monochrome Australia! Colour television was the first mistake
When Australia had something like a monoculture, it rested on a firm foundation. Trouble was, that...
Paperwork v. missiles: Australia, China & neighbourhood security
Right now, unfortunately, Australia is writing security cheques for itself and the South Pacific...
Australia’s zombie defence industry policy is rewarmed – the 2026 DIDS reinforces failure.
So, Minister Pat Conroy has released the Australian government’s "new" 2026 Defence Industry...
I’m a defence reporter. This is what we’ve already lost to pay for AUKUS
by Ewen Levick
In a recent article, I argued that whilst nuclear-powered submarines are powerful platforms, there...
Hedging against America, ordering in a time of disorder
The mail arrives, yet the world spins awry. The global rules-based order, which has underpinned...











