Australian Defence Force Leaders Discuss National Defense Strategy Amid Evolving Strategic Environment

The Air and Space Power Conference 2026 took place at the National Convention Centre in Canberra, Australia, with over 1,000 attendees and more than 850 online participants. The event featured high-ranking officials from the Royal Australian Air Force, including Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Chief of Air Force, and Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, Chief of Space and Cyber. The conference explored the role of air and space power in national defense, with a focus on building fighting depth and integrating space-based assets into overall strategy. Breaking Defense reports.