Reflecting on recent changes to the Defence acquisition system, Jeremy Stredwick proposes four tests that can be applied by Army to ensure that everything is done within its authority to ensure that procurement decisions support its operational needs.

Examining Russia Ukraine information warfare, Occasional Paper 46 shows how strategic communications, social media and OSINT shape conflict, offering lessons to build Australian military and societal resilience.

This book focuses on civil-military interaction at the strategic-industrial level. As such, it may be particularly useful to policy makers, defence industry professional and researchers focussed on military-commercial interaction.

This book explores Australia's eager membership of the British Empire in the late 19th century, and its colonial endeavours within the region. With impressive depth, it helps reshape our understanding of a formative period in Australian history.

This October 2026 edition of the Australian Army Research Centre's AARC Recommends series brings together a selection of books, articles, reports, podcasts, and films exploring military culture, Russian analysis of Operation Epic Fury, Domain warfare, Warfighting concepts, and drones and the changing character of war. Curated by the AARC's Academic Team, the collection offers Army personnel guidance on a range of perspectives on contemporary military challenges, emerging technologies, and the human dimensions of warfare.

Reviewer Alice Paton concedes that this book identifies many factors that contribute to defence innovation but concludes that it is most suited to those readers looking to develop or refine innovation programs. It is not recommended for general reading.

While this book is a challenging read, it is such a useful starting point to Boyd's ideas and strategic theories that it warrants reading and re-reading.Reviewer Christopher Wooding explains why.

With a unique blend of history, technology, mythology and air power theory, this book challenges the reader to embrace the complexity of air force culture. While US focused, it is well suited to Army personnel working with RAAF colleagues.

This September 2026 edition of the Australian Army Research Centre’s AARC Recommends series brings together a selection of books, articles, reports, podcasts and films examining military adaptation, multi-domain operations, artificial intelligence, professional military ethos, and defence innovation. Curated by the AARC Academic Team, the collection offers Army personnel a range of perspectives on contemporary military challenges, emerging technologies, coalition partners’ development priorities, and the enduring human dimensions of warfare.

Power and Influence in the Pacific Islands seeks to provide a succinct yet comprehensive overview of the various forms of statecraft employed in and by Pacific Islands Countries, assessing which approaches have been effective, which have floundered, and the reasons why.

Andrew Richardson presents a synopsis of Day 2 of the RUSI Land Warfare Conference conducted in London 23-24 June 2026.

Mateship builds trust
Modernisation builds capability
Interchangeability keeps allies in the fight

Colonel Paul Gillikin examines what Australia and the US must do to fight and sustain together in the Pacific.

For military personnel appointed to command or staff roles, the book offers conceptual clarity and actionable guidance. In Jenni Yao's view, its mix of theory, pedagogy and change strategy makes a substantial contribution to PME, policy and security.

Andrew Richardson presents a synopsis of Day 1 of the RUSI Land Warfare Conference conducted in London 23-24 June 2026.

Modernisation is not about chasing the latest technology. It's about turning strategy into fielded capability through disciplined requirements, acquisition velocity, industrial capacity, and deliberate risk management.

Quantum sensing using squeezed states reduces quantum noise to achieve measurement precision beyond classical limits, enhancing interferometry, navigation, target detection and other defence-relevant sensing applications.

The book is particularly valuable for anyone seeking a clear and informed general understanding of it. Reviewer Nick Rose reinforces the contemporary relevance of the geopolitical shifts that unfolded following the War.

What happens to mateship when teams are pushed to their limits? This thought-provoking article explores how pressure, stress, and operational demands can both strengthen and challenge the bonds that underpin military effectiveness. A timely reflection on trust, resilience, and human performance.

Reviewer Darren Cronshaw observes that Strong Ground offers a wealth of resources for leaders prepared to rethink and learn what it takes to bring courage and kindness, focus and discipline to the greatest challenges facing us - even those we've yet to imagine.