Kristian Constantinides

OPINION: Friends willing to answer Australia's call tomorrow may be influenced by the kind of friend we choose to be today.

OPINION: Australia's next alliance contribution won't just be military, it will be industrial.

OPINION: Home-grown industrial capacity can be a useful adjunct to established defence alliances.

OPINION: Australia must be prepared for conflict that's increasingly defined by more than just ships, aircraft and soldiers.

OPINION: Australia must not shrink from developing closer relationships with its Pacific neighbours.

OPINION: Paul Papalia brought genuine experience and passion to his role in the defence community.

OPINION: Australia is already engaged in a borderless conflict and Canberra's defences are struggling to keep pace.

OPINION: The revised Aukus submarine agreement has supporters and detractors, but the truth is somewhere in the middle.

OPINION: Challenge for WA to turn strategic opportunity into industrial reality.

OPINION: Defence spending in the recent federal budget aligns with Australia's stated strategic direction.

OPINION: Two recent strategy documents recalibrate the nation's strategic posture and redefine the role of industry.

OPINION: Standards are not conditional, and they do not shift with public opinion.

OPINION: WA plays a critical role in the national ecosystem of industry, infrastructure and personnel supporting the nation's defence.

OPINION: Seemingly small shifts in global politics can produce significant consequences over time.

OPINION: Structural reform rarely makes headlines, but it shapes outcomes.

OPINION: The sale of Defence land could have unexpected consequences.

OPINION: Nice words aren't going to cut it for a sector that relies on trust, cohesion and culture.

OPINION: Agility may be Australia's most valuable strategic asset in a world drifting toward spheres of influence.

OPINION: Aligning political desires and the needs of business is among a host of must-haves for the defence sector this year.

OPINION: Rumblings continue about the decision to support a US-based company over local alternatives.

OPINION: Agreement between Indonesia and Australia needs strategic and industry relevance.

OPINION: As welcome as the Gaza peace plan is, the failure to address some key concerns could spell trouble.

OPINION: A breakthrough agreement it may have been, but issues the 1993 Oslo Accord failed to address are at the heart of the current struggle.

OPINION: Agreement with PNG is a positive step from diplomatic, defence and business perspectives.

OPINION: A recent tie-up between government and industry is a promising development in terms of local capability and employment.

OPINION: Attacks orchestrated by Iran highlight that defence is about more than just hardware and territory.

OPINION: Australia needs to develop greater self-reliance amid geopolitical uncertainty in our region.

OPINION: Opportunities will abound for WA industry following the frigate deal.

OPINION: Recent operations in the Middle East and Europe show the changing nature of warfare.

OPINION: The federal government will need a nuanced approach to US demands for increased defence spending.

OPINION: A consistent approach can be as effective as any other tool in a government's box of tricks.

OPINION: The appointment of an Aukus antagonist to head a US review of the program will have major implications here.