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Occasional Paper 38: Energy Independence and Microgrid Deployment

This Occasional Paper examines strategies for reducing the ADF’s reliance on conventional, centralised power systems and achieving greater energy independence. It provides the ADF with a comprehensive framework for enhancing energy security through the adoption of decentralised, intelligent and resilient energy systems.

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Littoral Warfare Reading List 2025

This reading list is not intended to supersede the 2024 list, but compliment it with different and more recently published works. As is the pitfall of generating reading lists, many of these were published in the weeks and months after the release of the 2024 list.

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Australian Army Journal Volume 21 Number 3

This edition brings together a diverse and thoughtful collection of contributions—from across the services, academia and the public sector—that explore these pillars and the broader theme of the Army in society. From historical analyses of mission command to contemporary reflections on planning, innovation, expertise and ethics, these articles challenge us to think about our profession and its future.

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Army Research Scheme 2025

The Army Research Scheme for 2025 is now open.
Independent researchers and research organisations are invited to register to be part of the Army Research Network that will group researchers/organisations in their speciality under the broad scope of Army’s interests being The State of Australian Army Profession, Littoral Manoeuvre, Defence of Australia, RAS and AI Governance, The National Air Power Enterprise, and Civil-Military-Police integration.

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Chief of Army Professional Study Guide 2025

The Australian Army Research Centre (AARC) has been directed to publish the Chief of Army Professional Study Guide in accordance with the Army PME Plan.
This guide distils and presents, through recognisable themes (command, leadership, the realities of war, intelligence, logistics and strategy, among others) the foundations of the Army profession via a proven route through our professional body of knowledge.

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Occasional Papers

Energy Independence and Microgrid Deployment

Examining the Implications for Defence Operations and Supply Chain Resilience

Towards Total Defence

What would Total Defence realistically mean for Australia? This paper doesn’t prescribe answers—it surfaces opportunities, constraints, and critical knowledge gaps to inform the next phase of research and debate.

Cyber Security—Partnership between Defence, Society and Private Companies

Drawing on Lessons from the war in Ukraine, this Occasional Paper provides recommendations on how Defence and the Australian Army could work with civil society and industry to bolster Australia’s cyber capacity and to meet new and evolving cyber threats.

Journals (Early Access Articles)

Volume 21 Number 3

This edition brings together a diverse and thoughtful collection of contributions—from across the services, academia and the public sector—that explore these pillars and the broader theme of the Army in society. From historical analyses of mission command to contemporary reflections on planning, innovation, expertise and ethics, these articles challenge us to think about our profession and its future.

Volume 21 Number 2

Command changes with the character of war, whether in artificial intelligence or new battlefield environments. The latest edition of the Australian Army Journal, with an introduction by Brigadier James Davis, features perspectives from Australian and British Army authors as well as independent researchers.

Volume 21 Number 1

This edition represents a milestone in Army’s long campaign to master the profession. For the first time in many years this journal predominantly features contributions by Army members, with further pieces from academia and experts within the Australian Public Service. It is encouraging, both for the Army profession and for the future, to see military members reading and writing for the journal, presenting their expertise and well-reasoned arguments on topics that matter to Army and the Australian Defence Force more broadly. The articles cover a wide range of topics, from how to transform the Australian Army’s full-time cavalry for the next major conflict to exploring the Indo-Pacific grey zones and examining the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence on military operations.

Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO)

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RICO explores, coordinates, and develops disruptive technology that equips Army to be Future Ready.

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