when: 30 June 2026 | venue: Anzac Memorial | cost: Adult [Non-Member]: $15.00 | RUSI NSW Member: Free | Serving Personnel in Uniform: Free | Sandwiches: $10.00 | address: Southern end of Hyde Park, Sydney NSW 2000 | website: https://rusinsw.org.au/ | tickets: https://rusinsw.org.au/functions/function_pay2.php
published: 26 Jun 2026, 5 min read
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Lecture at the Anzac Memorial Auditorium, Hyde Park South, Sydney 1pm - 2pm
Associate Professor Adam Lockyer, School of International Studies Macquarie University will speak to this updated presentation of the Defence Strategic Review 2026
Networking opportunity - all are welcome to join in at 12noon - 1pm
Has the review lived up to expectations? The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) was promoted as building on the foundations of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review and 2024 NDS. It was designed to focus on strengthening Australia's capacity to protect and defend Australia and our national interests within an increasingly contested and uncertain environment. Has this worked?
Everyone is welcome - RUSI NSW Members: FREE admission, Visitors: $15, ADF serving personnel: FREE admission.
Pre-ordered and paid sandwiches served at 12.00pm
Book and pay by the Friday before the event or pay at the door
To order and pay via credit card - https://rusinsw.org.au/functions/function_pay2.php
Or send an email to our office: office@rusinsw.org.au or call: (02) 8262 2922 with any questions.
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
Lecture at the Anzac Memorial Auditorium, Hyde Park South, Sydney 1pm - 2pm
Associate Professor Adam Lockyer, School of International Studies Macquarie University will speak to this updated presentation of the Defence Strategic Review 2026
Networking opportunity - all are welcome to join in at 12noon - 1pm
Has the review lived up to expectations? The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) was promoted as building on the foundations of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review and 2024 NDS. It was designed to focus on strengthening Australia's capacity to protect and defend Australia and our national interests within an increasingly contested and uncertain environment. Has this worked?
Everyone is welcome - RUSI NSW Members: FREE admission, Visitors: $15, ADF serving personnel: FREE admission.
Pre-ordered and paid sandwiches served at 12.00pm
Book and pay by the Friday before the event or pay at the door
To order and pay via credit card - https://rusinsw.org.au/functions/function_pay2.php
Or send an email to our office: office@rusinsw.org.au or call: (02) 8262 2922 with any questions.
Go see Defence Strategic Review 2026 - Update Lecture.
Defence Strategic Review 2026 - Update Lecture is on 30 June 2026. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Sydney. Call 02 8262 2922 for details. Visit their website at https://rusinsw.org.au/.
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