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Inquiry slams culture and command of Australia's SAS during Afghanistan war - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
An inquiry into SAS culture and command failures during Afghanistan reveals institutional weaknesses in Australia's elite special forces—a cornerstone of Maritime Defence and rapid-response capability. While the article does not directly affect force numbers or procurement, documented leadership and cultural dysfunction could degrade operational readiness and interoperability with AUKUS allies, undermining confidence in Australian defence command structures at a critical moment of Indo-Pacific tension.
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