The committee recommends Australia deepen cooperation and liaison between Australia and NATO partners, as well as the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure Australia learn from Ukraine’s defence and response to Russia’s invasion.

Government Response to Recommendation 17

The Government agrees to this recommendation.

The Government recognises the importance of understanding relevant lessons from the conflict in Ukraine, recognising the differences in strategic and operational environment to that in the Indo-Pacific. Australia, through Defence, has existing strong engagement with international partners, including Ukraine and with NATO - including as an operational partner to NATO’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine command. Our international engagement supports sharing and learning with regard to the lessons of the war in Ukraine.