by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge | Sep 25, 2024 | AUKUS, Podcasts, Strategy & Capability
Episode 26: Acceleration – that word doesn’t mean | RSS.com The Grumpy Strategists discuss what Acceleration means inside the walls of Australia’s Defence organisation. Defence Science ‘accelerates’ – with a bold plan to deliver by...
by Marcus Hellyer | Apr 5, 2024 | Defence Budget, Strategy & Capability
It’s no secret that technological change can lead to companies having stranded assets, that is, facilities or equipment that are no longer profitable. Smart companies try to avoid this by future-casting, understanding their operating environment, and avoiding the...
by Marcus Hellyer | Mar 8, 2024 | Defence Budget, Policy, Strategy & Capability
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has expressed his concerns with the quality of advice coming from the Department of Defence’s leadership. He has stated there are issues of ‘culture within the senior leadership’ and apparently, less than...
by Michael Shoebridge | Jan 20, 2024 | Europe, Strategy & Capability, Ukraine
“Australia stands with Ukraine. We pay tribute to the unwavering resilience and courage displayed by the Ukrainian people.” That’s what prime minister Anthony Albanese says when asked about Australia’s support for Ukraine in its fight against Putin’s invasion. ...