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 ...
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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Export controls, semiconductor manufacturing, undersea cables, data rules, and telecom contracts now affect trade, security, and diplomatic relations across the region.
Australia and New Zealand are regional actors and important links between Pacific priorities and wider partnership networks.
What to watch next
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- • Telecom build-outs, cyber incidents, and submarine cables
- • AI infrastructure, cloud concentration, and digital governance
- • Watch for subsequent responses from officials or institutions in Australia & New Zealand.
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