I favour an independent defence strategy based on the porcupine, or in Australia’s case, an echidna defence strategy. A strategy in depth dependent on missiles, drones, conventional submarines (12-20) to patrol our continental shelf and exclusive economic zone. We also need to consider introducing compulsory conscription in a manner similar to Switzerland and Finland. Also, need to increase defence spending (3-5%) to cover manufacturing and stores of munitions and weapons.
I know that the economic theory of comparative advantage suggests we should concentrate on products and services in which we are more efficient in producing. But this is dependent on there not being a war or conflict that does not interfere with our trade. St a bare minimum we need to have a manufacturing sector that can be quickly escalated if our trade roots are compromised. This includes having a sovereign storage of fuel in Australia.
Yes, we certainly do need to make ourselves difficult to invade.
The northern landmass is so vast that an invader could lack the ability to seize it.
It's interesting the Japanese strategy was to capture Port Moresby and use it as a base to attack our shipping. They nearly got there, but lost their aircraft carriers. Agree we can use drones like the Ghostbat and unmanned naval vessels to control our shipping lanes.
Submarines are a hidden force.
The Ukranians have shown the way drones have changed warfare.
As America becomes unreliable, we should talk to the UK about investing in an accelerated program for building the Astute class subs here, which could also benefit the UK.
Stick to Europe for now, would be my advice. Trumps America is a time bomb waiting to explode (or implode?)
Yes, it certainly seems wise to stay away from America.
BTW I forgot to mention our Canadian friends in my post. Sorry about that. Links with Canada are very important.
I favour an independent defence strategy based on the porcupine, or in Australia’s case, an echidna defence strategy. A strategy in depth dependent on missiles, drones, conventional submarines (12-20) to patrol our continental shelf and exclusive economic zone. We also need to consider introducing compulsory conscription in a manner similar to Switzerland and Finland. Also, need to increase defence spending (3-5%) to cover manufacturing and stores of munitions and weapons.
I know that the economic theory of comparative advantage suggests we should concentrate on products and services in which we are more efficient in producing. But this is dependent on there not being a war or conflict that does not interfere with our trade. St a bare minimum we need to have a manufacturing sector that can be quickly escalated if our trade roots are compromised. This includes having a sovereign storage of fuel in Australia.
Yes, we certainly do need to make ourselves difficult to invade.
The northern landmass is so vast that an invader could lack the ability to seize it.
It's interesting the Japanese strategy was to capture Port Moresby and use it as a base to attack our shipping. They nearly got there, but lost their aircraft carriers. Agree we can use drones like the Ghostbat and unmanned naval vessels to control our shipping lanes.
Submarines are a hidden force.
The Ukranians have shown the way drones have changed warfare.
As America becomes unreliable, we should talk to the UK about investing in an accelerated program for building the Astute class subs here, which could also benefit the UK.
Here's an interesting podcast:
https://youtu.be/uOxXFyGJ-3g?si=FgJhsuwOG7ntbtmz
Be interested to hear your responses to it.