Australian Defence Force
Alternative labels
ADF
Policy
2016 Defence industry policy statement
The Defence industry policy statement acknowledges the fundamental contribution that Australian industry provides to defence capability.
Report
Army research and development plan
As detailed in the Army Modernisation Plan, Army modernisation is the transformation of the current Army into future Army such that Army remains a capable, credible and relevant force. Modernisation is achieved through a continuum of processes, decisions and actions. Modernisation includes the development and adoption of new concepts and doctrine, adaptation of force structures...
Report
Be prepared: climate change, security and Australia's Defence Force
The Climate Council has brought together climate scientists and defence experts to create a report on climate change, security and what this means for Australia’s Defence Force.
Discussion paper
On balance – is the US rebalance good for Australia?
This paper addresses the question of whether the US rebalance to the Indo-Pacific is good for Australia. It overviews the considerations that drove the policy and identifies the broad strategies being pursued by the US. The paper details the steps being taken to realise the policy and then considers the opportunities and issues for Australia...