Nuclear submarine madness
Today’s Age Article by Peter Hartcher confirms that the LNP and ALP want the nuclear submarines so that Australia (Zero nuclear weapons) can directly threaten China (350+ nuclear weapons). This …
AUKUS subs sitting ducks?
What happens if a large adversary decides to blow up the proposed nuclear submarines (SSN) prior to launch but after the reactor is installed?
Our defence plan
Australia could be far better defended by choosing weapons platforms better suited to the 21st century, and better suited to defending Australia at far lower cost. The threat to Australia …
Red-ragging China on Anzac Day
It is reckless and damaging to Australia’s reputation and interests internationally for the Government to be again ramping up the rhetoric of war. Elana Mitchell, Democrats spokesperson for Foreign Affairs …
Ignoring the lessons from Ukraine
The government and the ALP continue to turn a blind eye to the military lessons from the Ukraine conflict.
On climate-security risks, Australia missing in action
Former leaders of our defence forces are today calling it out – climate change now represents the greatest threat to the future and security of Australians. Our earth is already …
Cut fuel excise – or solve the problem?
With the price of unleaded petrol now over $2 per litre, the government is signaling a cut in fuel excise but this is no solution to higher prices or reducing …
Australia’s defences in the new world disorder
What are the defence implications of the Ukraine invasion for Australia – especially in the next few years?
Navy ‘Pathetically Outgunned’
The Australian Navy is useless against China warn various experts in this Age investigation. Billions have been spent on surface warships that cannot survive modern warfare while the submarine program …
Wasting $40 billion on tanks
Australia should buy long-range anti-ship missiles instead of more tanks. Tanks are a bad way to defend Australia.