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Australia's Defence Strategy Undermines Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Missions
Australia's recent defence strategy has made a surprising move that's putting its peacekeeping and humanitarian missions at risk. By ditching its C-27J Spartan light airlifters for commercial aircraft, the country is trading away its ability to reach remote island locations and respond to low-intensity crises.
Australia's Defence Reserves Skewed Away From Strategic Priorities
The Australian Defence Force is facing a pressing dilemma: its reserve component is concentrated in the south and east, while its strategy prioritises the north, creating a mismatch that needs urgent attention. Can the ADF reconcile its strategic ambitions with the current location of its forces?