The wars of the future will be won by those who train together in live, networked and constructive environments that reflect the full complexity of modern conflict. Australia’s training infrastructure has not fully kept pace with this reality, leaving gaps in how the Australian Defence Force prepares for high-end warfighting. To close this gap, Australia must make decisive investments in digital infrastructure across its exercise areas, particularly in the Northern Territory. Modern militaries now require more than vast land or airspace to conduct realistic training; they need digitally networked environments that seamlessly integrate live forces with virtual and constructive elements across geographies. Such live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training allows commanders to rehearse operations with combat-like fidelity, linking sensors, shooters and decision-makers in real time.
Modern military training demands northern Australian digital upgrade | The Strategist
