Tag: Australian Strategic Policy Institute

R&D, too, is a fundamental input for defence capability

Posted on   |  by Chris Mills
Machines alone don’t create an ability to fight a war. Recognising this, the Australian Defence Organisation classifies equipment as just one ‘fundamental input to capability’—alongside such things as people,...

Material returns for the next generation of semiconductors

Posted on   |  by Dr Ian Mann and Stef Winwood
Rapid geopolitical, economic, social and environmental disruptions have highlighted the increased global reliance on semiconductors and microchips. This trend is set to continue as the world accelerates its electrification...

Gig Guide: Peter Jennings joins US cyber firm’s advisory board

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Former Australian Strategic Policy Institute executive director Peter Jennings has been appointed to the Public Sector Advisory Council of NASDAQ-listed cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet. Mr Jennings left the think...

Critical technologies under a national security spotlight

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity services and autonomous vehicles will come under increased government scrutiny, particularly around foreign interference, as part of the federal government’s new critical technologies framework...

Time ripe for 5G sovereign capability: ASPI

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
There is a “window of opportunity” for Australia to develop its 5G sovereign capability and address security issues, and urgent action is needed from the federal government, according to...

Domestic spying needs probity and constraint

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australian Signals Directorate chief Rachel Noble says the spy agency’s cybersecurity focus and targeting of Australian citizens is nothing new. In the address at the Australian National University –...