Security & Defence PLuS

In this era of geopolitical complexity, harnessing the brightest minds across the military, government, and academic domains is essential to developing innovative and effective solutions for national and global security challenges. On Thursday, we hosted the First Annual Security & Defence PLuS Integrated Deterrence Symposium at Arizona State University’s Mountain America Stadium, bringing together experts to address the evolving complexities of #deterrence strategy. Our gratitude to Major General (Ret) Don Alston for delivering a compelling keynote address, and to our esteemed speakers: COL Julie “Spaz” Sposito-Salceies, Dr Erik Gartzke, Dr Tristan Volpe, Dr Jacquelyn Schneider, Prof Daniel Rothenberg, Prof Jan K. G., Dr Andy Corbett, Prof Ryan Shaw, Dr Thorin Wright, and Dr Alicia Ellis for their thought-provoking contributions throughout the day. To everyone who joined us - thank you! Your engagement made this symposium an enriching and dynamic experience. If you missed the event, you can watch the full recording of the sessions here ??: https://lnkd.in/eK32stRh A summary of key takeaways will follow soon.

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? Last chance to register for in-person attendance! We are delighted to welcome Major General (Ret) Don Alston, Former Commander, 20th Air Force, United States Air Force, for the keynote address. ?? ASU Mountain America Stadium, 21 November at 9am. If you can’t join us in person, you can also follow along via the livestream: https://lnkd.in/gGDwnSUr

This September, Security & Defence PLuS collaborated with Arizona State University and New America, for the 10th annual #FutureSecurityForum. Top policymakers, government and military leaders, experts, and analysts from around the world gathered in Washington D.C. to address the most pressing security challenges of our time and explore the future of global security. The second day of the event, led by Security & Defence PLuS, focused on security and stability in the #IndoPacific. Check out some inspiring moments in our highlights video: https://lnkd.in/eh2xCeHf

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Don't miss the First Annual Security & Defence PLuS Integrated Deterrence Symposium. Join us at Arizona State University on Thursday, 21 November for a day of thought-provoking panel discussions, insights and exchange with leading subject experts and military leaders, including COL Julie “Spaz” Sposito-Salceies, Dr Erik Gartzke, Dr Tristan Volpe, Dr Jacquelyn Schneider, Prof Daniel Rothenberg, Prof Jan K. G., Prof Ryan Shaw, Dr Thorin Wright, and Dr Alicia Ellis. Sessions will explore the evolving challenges of #deterrence, as well as the integration of emerging technologies and international partnerships in today’s competitive global landscape. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gGDwnSUr

Following Japan’s October 27th election, the long-standing political stability of the ruling LDP-Komeito coalition has come to a halt, with the coalition losing its majority in the Diet’s lower house. Against this backdrop, Security & Defence PLuS Research Lead at King's College London, Professor Alessio Patalano (Department of War Studies), raises two critical questions: First, to what extent is the continuity and stability of Japanese defence and security policy of the past decade likely to be affected by the country’s current political transition? Second, what will the political costs be to defence and security policy as Ishiba attempts to create a wider coalition?

In the November issue of?Defence Technology Review, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director, Dr Ian Langford, PhD, explains how Australia’s future Land-Based Maritime Strike (LBMS) capability, central to the 2024 National Defence Strategy, is set to fill critical maritime strike gaps as the Collins-class submarines undergo life-of-type extension (LOTE). “LBMS assets can fill critical gaps, providing defensive and offensive capabilities to safeguard national interests and project power into the region,” he notes, emphasising the role LBMS will play in securing Australia’s sea lanes and coastal approaches. Access the article below and sign up for free to read DTR's November Issue.? https://lnkd.in/e8zywvsX

When one of Australia's sharpest military minds has an idea, it pays to hear it. Read what Ian Langford, PhD has to say about how Army's incoming land-based maritime strike capability could help offset Navy's submarine problems. Article for download below. #adf #defence #defenceindustry #manufacturing #sovereign #gweo #australianmade #indopacific #ukrainerussiawar #missiles #precisionstrike #precisionfires #surfacestrike #antiship #amphibious #littoralmanoeuvre #region #guidedweapons #munitions #land8113 #maritimestrike #arcops #archipelagic #seadenial #seacontrol #chokepoints #aukus #ssn Royal Australian Navy Australian Army US Army United States Marine Corps British Army Royal Navy Defence Australia

We were delighted to welcome experts from defence and security including Vice Admiral Andy Kyte CB FCILT and Paul Larcey Innovate UK, to feed into a project with Prof Rym M'Hallah and Dr Hassan Turan aiming to design more resilient supply chains. The workshop enabled Rym and Hassan to better understand the challenges faced by industry and UK defence to help inform and model a data-informed framework, which they hope will make supply chains more agile, resilient, robust and scalable. “This workshop at King’s provided a valuable opportunity to bring key stakeholders together to better understand how we can use a systems approach and harness new technologies to enhance logistics and supply chain management for defence.” - Vice-Admiral Andy Kyte Find out more ?? https://loom.ly/d_6lYW4