Guns Or Butter? We've Got Both
Tony Abbott is worried about the government’s cuts in defence spending. That’s what he’s told…More
Tagged: defence
Our Proud Military Tradition Is Tarnished
As the findings of the DLA Piper Review were released, Stephen Smith, the Minister for…More
Giving The Nod To US Forces
"It’s a convenient cover, making it look less aggressive and more benign. I think these…More
Gillard Bombs Defence Spending
Most Australians would agree that raising and maintaining a defence force adequate to protect Australia’s…More
A World Without The Bomb
Calls for the abolition of nuclear weapons have existed since the obliteration of Hiroshima and…More
These Drones Will Irritate The Neighbours
First it was US Marines in Darwin. Then it was proposals for more US Navy…More
Smith Is Right To Stand By Assault Victims
Stephen Smith had a tough press conference yesterday. The Defence Minister had the uncomfortable duty…More
Women Soldiers Will Have To Fight
Defence Minister Stephen Smith’s announcement last week that ADF gender restrictions on combat would be…More
The Hidden Cost Of War
The colourful ramp ceremonies for the Australian diggers returning in flag-draped coffins from the front…More
Is Neil James Really The Voice Of The Troops?
Now that the dust from the ADFA sex scandal has momentarily settled, at least two…More