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In the realm of defence, the need for a sovereign Test and Evaluation (T&E) capability has never been more critical, especially with significant projects like Australia's nuclear-powered submarines and the Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance enterprise. In today’s The Australian Defence Supplement, Gary Stewart, Chief Executive Australia Sector, explains how QinetiQ Australia is perfectly poised to support these initiatives with our 'create it, test it, use it' continuum. “We already have significant T&E capabilities in country, including range operation and support and airborne target and threat emulation activities, the latter conducted through our Nowra-based subsidiary QinetiQ Air Affairs,” says Gary. “The reach back to our parent organisation in the United Kingdom provides a depth of capability that is unmatched.” Discover how we are leading the charge in the delivering of T&E by reading the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gvymhSWD #WeAreQinetiQ #AcceleratingCapability #TestandEvaluation #AusDef

Talking this morning on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National on the recent announcement of a US-Japan-Australia trilateral partnership on building networked integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) as a counter to growing missile threats facing all three states. This should be a high priority in the soon to be released Defence Australia Integrated Investment Program (IIP) alongside the National Defence Strategy (NDS), especially given that the 2023 Defence Strategic Review pointed to a glaring capability gap in IAMD for the ADF and an urgency to field an operational capability as soon as possible (see an earlier piece I did for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Strategist on this at https://lnkd.in/gYDWGamp ). Having the battle management and command and control system under AIR 6500 is not sufficient - we need both the medium range interceptors to be acquired and deployed under AIR6502 as well as longer-range BMD capabilities to counter Chinese intermediate and medium range missile threats. I think that the US-Japan-Australia effort for networked IAMD is a great opportunity to make progress on this important capability. But I also think we need to take another look at how we can make NMD / BMD work more effectively using critical and emerging technologies. The goal should be to reduce the risk that a nuclear-armed rogue state like North Korea (read @AnnieJacobsen's book 'Nuclear War : A Scenario' if you want to see that threat graphically portrayed) could start a chain of events that leads to uncontrollable nuclear escalation.

There are currently 21 NATO projects underway that will deliver improved operational effectiveness, economies of scale and connectivity among NATO Allies and partners. These projects address key capability areas including Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear CBRN, which represents a complex threat and distinct challenges to NATO and Allied security. Three multinational projects have been launched to help Allies coordinate training, share information and acquire equipment that will increase the level of preparedness amongst Allied CBRN defence forces: i) Network of CBRN Defence Facilities (CBRN-DF) In February 2023, four NATO Allies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework to connect various CBRN defence facilities within a single architecture. This will help make the capabilities of these centres – which range from live-agent training sites to analytical laboratories – more widely available across the Alliance. Participants include Belgium, Greece, Italy and Spain; they are supported by the German-led CBRN Cluster under the Framework Nation Concept.  ii) CBRN Protection Equipment (CBRN-PE) The CBRN Protection Equipment HVP provides 10 participating NATO Allies – Albania, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States – with a framework to jointly procure individual protective gear and collective protection systems for their military units and personnel. This project was agreed in the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers' meeting in October 2021. iii) CBRN Detection and Identification (CBRN-D&I) Similar to the above project for the procurement of protection equipment, the CBRN Detection and Identification HVP provides participating Allies with a framework to jointly develop and procure more advanced solutions for detecting and identifying CBRN agents. This project was agreed in the margins of the October 2021 meeting of NATO Defence Ministers by nine Allies: Albania, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States. #NATO #cbrn #cbrne #UKMOD #DOD #USmilitary #britisharmy #ukraine #wmd #training CBRNE ATLANTIC BRIDGE (CAB) Neroshield #PPE #technology #leadership #procurement #military #defenseindustry #defence #multinational  

Best invest in Building and talking about Fusion power, space, and maritime propulsion systems and industry as data centres are. You talk about Nuclear (meaning Fission) and fail to discuss fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is, ignorant of what's happening around you. Pull your uranium heads out, start adjusting your industry to fusion energy and start preparing to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. As it dawns on Earth like the sun. Great Headline Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an accelerated pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place," and merely a temporary industry globally. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk Commercial fusion electrical generation is a promising innovative sustainable and clean energy method. By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now see what is happening in the Fusion industry in the world. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fuel shortage is increasingly real,

A potential piece of good news on the CAN-US defence front? A review of US missile defence arrangements, including an assesment of ways to: 'Increase bilateral and multilateral cooperation on missile defense techjnology development, capabilities, and operations' That's for theatre defence arrangements, not homeland, but nonetheless perhaps an opening for a conversation about greater Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale involvement given the exploration of options for Integrated Air and Missils Defence announced with Our North, Strong and Free. https://lnkd.in/gQdPv9RV

NATO partners are already realizing the benefits of bundled, multi-national procurement of Patriot missiles through NSPA, including the economies that offer greater affordability and the pre-negotiated contracting framework that shortens the acquisition timeline. As a result, not only can we better support the missile inventories for these European partners, but also strengthen our cooperation, their interoperability, and their contribution to an essential NATO mission. #RTX #Raytheon #IAMD #Patriot

Russia has just deployed its most formidable weapon to date: the Zircon-9, a hypersonic glide missile capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 9. With its ability to maneuver unpredictably during flight, this missile can evade even the most advanced missile defense systems. Its range, estimated at over 1,500 kilometers, allows it to strike deep into NATO territory, including key U.S. bases in Europe and critical command centers. The Zircon-9 is equipped with both conventional and nuclear warheads, making it a highly versatile weapon in both conventional and nuclear warfare scenarios. The missile’s deployment is part of Russia’s broader strategy to counter NATO’s missile defense capabilities and maintain strategic parity. The 34th Special Missile Regiment, now stationed in the Barents Sea region, is the first to operate the Zircon-9. This elite unit, known for its expertise in long-range strikes, is integrated with Russia's advanced Bastion coastal defense systems, which are now fortified with P-800 Oniks and Bastion-SSM anti-ship missiles. Together, these create a nearly impenetrable anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) zone, making NATO naval operations in the region highly dangerous. In addition to its advanced missile systems, Russia has mobilized the 15th Strategic Rocket Division, responsible for the launch of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), including the RS-28 Sarmat. This division is now coordinating a new offensive doctrine, Operation Red Vortex, which combines hypersonic missile strikes, ICBMs, and cyber warfare to cripple NATO’s ability to respond effectively. The first wave of attacks would target command-and-control centers, air defense systems, and communication hubs, neutralizing NATO’s military coordination before any conventional forces can be deployed. Russia's Guardia-9 special forces, equipped for deep penetration and sabotage missions, are on standby to strike critical infrastructure in Europe and the U.S. simultaneously. With advanced cyber units like Battalion 112 ready to launch disruptive cyberattacks, the West faces a terrifying multi-pronged assault that combines kinetic missile strikes with cyber and sabotage operations. The Zircon-9 is not just a weapon—it's part of a new phase in modern warfare, where the West’s technological edge is being ruthlessly tested.

A recap on the subject of Ukraine. The Ukrainian theater is still a very active front and the situation is developing. 🎯 The Culminating of the Russian Army: The Importance of Shift of Strategy in Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/gY9WPZzq ❗ Ballistic Missiles and the Ukrainian Theater: https://lnkd.in/gZrTry6B ❗ The Use of Ballistic Missiles in the Russian Offensive: https://lnkd.in/gFuA8eH9 ❗ Strategic Deployment and Challenges of F-16s in Ukrainian Defense Dynamics: https://lnkd.in/gNg9JhJE ❗ Single Pager Series SPECIAL REPORT(03142024) -Adapting to the Skies: Strategic Shifts in Russian and Ukrainian Air Defense Operations: https://lnkd.in/dhUgHEnU ❗ Assessing the Escalation: Strategies and Countermeasures in Russia's War of Aggression Against Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/gmTB87rw ❗ Deciphering the Dynamics of Russia's Nuclear Rhetoric: https://lnkd.in/gHsjgWQ8 ✴️ Strategic Insights: Navigating the Complexities of Support for Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/gP7D-PMd

The latest addition to the NATO family, the Finnish Army is equipped and trained to modern European military CBRN standards. The foremost battlefield threat in the CBRN spectrum is likely to be chemical attack, and Finland’s cool climate mitigates that threat substantially for much of the year, as many chemical threats become solids at low temperature, with little tactical use. However, the ethos of total defence does not permit the threat to be relegated, so CBRN equipment and training permeates both the active and reserve forces to a degree better than many other militaries. CBRNE & CT ATLANTIC BRIDGE (CAB) NATO #cbrn #cbrne #chemicalattack #defense #defence

Interesting article on the operational status of the Aegis ashore program as an integral part of the Guam Defense System (GDS). The strategic importance of Guam can’t be overstated given the challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater. In any conflict, Guam will be the primary center for US Military logistics and personnel support. The maximization of the GDS is essential to stopping any potential missile attack on the island. Improving the lethality of the Military and protecting vital assets such as Guam, needs to be the focus of all Military operations going forward.