Tomorrow May Be Too Late?
Are We Ready For War?
Can our Defence Forces really Defend Us?
Can we still work together with the US and UK?
Even when we diverge politically with our allies?
Overnight I watched a Sky News AU documentary titled; " Are We Ready for War " Although produced in 2023, It was still stunningly eye- opening for me and I believe so for you.
Stream and view "Are We Ready for War?"
Brief Summary and Links:
Host: Peter Stefanovic, this documentary investigates Australia's preparedness for military conflict. It features various experts and politicians, many of whom offer a concerning assessment of the potential dangers for Australia, highlighting the need for national readiness.
Links to Stream:
* Binge: You can stream "Are We Ready for War?" on Binge.
* Apple TV: It is also available to watch on Apple TV.
It is with urging for your attention, my readers, that I present further information as another piece of a broader infoscape.
Here following is a summary of the Australian Defence Strategic Review report of 2023.
Urging you to make others aware of the critical review and to generate discussion with others.
The 2023 Australian Defence Strategic Review (DSR) represents a significant alteration of Australia's defence policy, driven by the rapidly deteriorating strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific. The core message is that Australia can no longer rely on a ten-year strategic warning time for major conflict, necessitating an urgent and fundamental shift in its defence posture, structure, and capabilities.
Here are its key aspects:
1. Deterrence by Denial and National Defence Strategy:
* The DSR moves away from a "balanced force" approach to a "focused force" strategy, primarily aimed at deterrence by denial. This means building capabilities to prevent any adversary from projecting power against Australia and its immediate region.
* It introduces the concept of a "National Defence" strategy, which emphasizes a whole-of-nation approach, broadening defence policy to encompass diplomacy, economic security, and partnerships.
2. Shift in Force Structure and Capabilities:
* Focus on Long-Range Strike: A major emphasis is placed on acquiring and developing long-range precision strike capabilities, including missiles and guided weapons, to hold potential adversaries at risk further from Australian shores.
* Northern Bases Enhancement: Significant investment is directed towards improving and expanding Australia's northern military bases to enhance their resilience and operational capacity.
* Naval Reconfiguration: The Navy is to be increased in size and capability, including the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines (under AUKUS Pillar 1) and a greater number of surface combatants with enhanced strike and air defence capabilities.
* Army Optimization: The Army is to be optimized for littoral manoeuvre, with a greater emphasis on long-range land and maritime strike capabilities, rather than a large infantry fighting vehicle fleet. This includes significant cuts to previously planned vehicle procurements.
* Disruptive Technologies: The DSR highlights the need to rapidly develop and acquire disruptive technologies, such as autonomous systems, undersea warfare, hypersonics, and advanced cyber capabilities, often in collaboration with partners (e.g., through AUKUS Pillar 2).
3. Urgency and Implementation:
* The review stresses the need for rapid implementation of its recommendations, acknowledging that the ADF, as currently constituted, is not fully fit for purpose for the new strategic circumstances.
* It advocates for a more pragmatic approach to capability acquisition, favoring "off-the-shelf" solutions and limiting design changes to expedite procurement.
* It calls for a continuous and iterative process of strategic updates (biennial National Defence Strategy) rather than intermittent Defence White Papers.
4. Workforce and Industry:
* The DSR identifies a critical need to grow and retain a highly skilled Defence workforce, acknowledging current shortfalls in personnel.
* It emphasizes lifting Australia's capacity to rapidly translate new technologies into ADF capabilities, in close partnership with Australian industry.
5. Diplomatic and Partnership Deepening:
* The review underscores the importance of deepening diplomatic and defence partnerships with key partners in the Indo-Pacific, including the United States, and actively engaging with Southeast Asian and Pacific Island nations.
In essence, the 2023 Defence Strategic Review serves as a blueprint for transforming the Australian Defence Force into a more agile, lethal, and regionally focused force, capable of deterring aggression and defending Australia's interests in a more volatile and uncertain strategic environment.
Conclusion: In the necessary and urgent nature of the Sky News AU documentary coupled with the DSR report, I ask for your attention and stress that you urge others to consider the impact of the above which is needed for AU.
Links for more, tap or click below
Here is the Australian Defence Strategic Review report:
* Defence Strategic Review 2023 from the Department of Defence:
* A direct link to the PDF of the Defence Strategic Review is available here:
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