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Future Operating Environment
Sometime In The Future
Through its short story told from the perspective of a vehicle commander, this article refocuses the discussion of the future battlefield away from the technology itself somewhat to explore what it...
By Luke Hagerty
Future Operating Environment
Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre
Did you know that Defence has a Cooperative Research Centre that helps to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industry? See what they are working on and also...
By The Cove
Future Operating Environment
Digital Adaptation / Human Transformation
"The role of futurists is not to predict one particular future scenario, but to help prepare for multiple future scenarios." What are the potential futures for the Australian Army?
Innovation and Adaptation
Manu et Mente: Synthesising Arts with STEM for More Effective Information Operations
Christopher Lake provides an introduction to the concept of applying an arts-based understanding of different peoples in order to enhance interactions with both allies and adversaries throughout the...
Future Operating Environment
The Future Battlefield: What Impact Will Railguns Have?
This article serves as a quick primer to the technology of rail guns and their implications, just as land-based applications are coming into focus.
Future Operating Environment
STEM Theme Opening
The Cove is launching into all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Keep abreast of the this rapidly changing field of expertise.
By The Cove
Contemporary Operating Environment
‘Kill the enemy, and don’t forget to buy milk on the way home’ - Preparing for the ethical challenges of remote operations in the ‘Forever Wars’
Our modern 'Forever Wars' and the increased use of remotely piloted aircraft combine to create a unique psychological impact on operators. This article examines these effects and what needs to be...
By Jo Brick
Future Operating Environment
Link | Sustaining Machines – Logistics and Autonomous Systems
Automation is looking more and more like the future of military forces, so here we have two articles on logistics automation that address how autonomous logistics can be exploited by military forces.
By The Cove
Future Operating Environment
Drone Wars, AI and the Future of Unmanned Battlefield Systems
Contemplating on the future of unmanned battlefield systems and AI, this article takes a critical look at how Western militaries may be failing to keep up with how these technologies are changing and...
Innovation and Adaptation
Developing Unconventional Long Range Strike Capability for the ADF – Part 2
This second part of a two-part feature examines how lessons from the Houthi's unconventional use of UAVs could be integrated by the ADF.
By Major T
