Israel’s multi-layered missile defence systems, epitomised by the Iron Dome, are testaments to its ingenuity and resolve However they come at a profound cost — financially, socially and psychologically
Indeed — Reflecting on my [Michael Scott] military career, 1. I have seen firsthand how complacency in defence can be lethal 2. Technology alone cannot eliminate threats
Warfare is a continuous cycle of adaptation — with adversaries constantly adjusting to bypass strengths and exploit weaknesses
Perhaps one of America’s founding fathers and first president, George Washington, said it best in 1799
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“Offensive operations, oftentimes, is the surest, if not the only… means of defence”
Colonel Michael Scott CSC Conspicuous Service Cross recipient is a former commander ADF and the CEO and Founder of The 2023 Foundation, a charity focused on combating antisemitism and fostering peaceful coexistence
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the positions of the Australian Defence Force ADF or the Commonwealth Government of Australia
