ASPI Defence Conference tackles Australia’s space security risks

There is growing debate within the global space policy community about whether space is becoming a ‘warfighting domain’. As adversaries develop increasingly sophisticated counterspace capabilities, Australia should consider how to strengthen resilience and assure access ...

AustraliaShirley Leung

Why this matters

Space resilience now connects intelligence, communications, navigation, and deterrence; the policy detail matters more than the conference language.

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Source note. ASPI Strategist published the original report on . IndoPac presents it with context on Australia & New Zealand rather than as an isolated headline. Read the original source · aspistrategist.org.au

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