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Episode 26: Acceleration – that word doesn’t mean what you think it means

Episode 26: Acceleration – that word doesn’t mean what you think it means

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...
The Apache attack helicopter: another $5 billion in stranded assets?

The Apache attack helicopter: another $5 billion in stranded assets?

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...
Defence falling further behind the excellence curve

Defence falling further behind the excellence curve

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...
Ukraine and helicopters: Mr Albanese needs to dig Defence and Pat Conroy out of a hole of their own making

Ukraine and helicopters: Mr Albanese needs to dig Defence and Pat Conroy out of a hole of their own making

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. ...

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