The following interactive scenario is part of an ongoing series written by Dr Charles Knight on the topic of urban warfare. Readers are invited to use this Land Power Forum to propose a concept for an Australian clearance operation on dense urban terrain against determined opposition similar to that encountered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the Battle of Marawi .  You might suggest ways of employing existing capabilities, or the introduction of different systems—with the proviso that any …

This blog is part of an ongoing series written by Dr Charles Knight on the topic of urban warfare. Our people must be leaders and integrators who contribute to multi-disciplinary teams, enabling us to thrive in uncertainty, adapt to change and generate solutions. We must leverage emerging technology as a potential source of advantage, integrating new technologies within the joint force…. We must pull the future towards us rather than wait for it; Army must respond proactively by rethinking our contribution …