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The aim of the institute is to promote informed debate and to improve public awareness and understanding of defence and national security

Brief History

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of South Australia was founded in Adelaide in the early days of Federation, and was flourishing by 1904. The original aim centred on improving the education of Service Officers by promoting the study of strategic and defence matters. A defence oriented library was established, which today contains a very fine collection.

The RUSI of South Australia is a Constituent Body of the Royal United Services Institute of Australia.

RUSIDSS of South Australia Patron

(Photo; Govt House SA)

The Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, is the Patron of the RUSIDSS of SA.

The photograph shows His Excellency with his wife Mrs Lan Le.

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The following links are provided for your interest.

"TO VIEW A A COPY OF JEREMY SATCHELL'S ADDRESS PLEASE CLICK HERE"

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“Relevance of Gunboat Diplomacy in the 21st Century – Naval Power?”

Highlights in the advancement of tactics.

RUSI OF SA PRESENTATIONS & EVENTS FOR 2019

See the latest copy of the "The Sensor"

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