Dean Commons

Following a three-decade-long-career in the Australian Army and Navy, Dean Commons leads a hybrid Australia-US team delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to MITRE’s support of Australian defence and intelligence missions. They are focused on strengthening regional stability, enhancing coalition interoperability, and countering emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific.

Formerly as the Royal Australian Navy’s senior-most intelligence officer, Dean was Vice J2/Vice Director for Intelligence at INDOPACOM. He also worked with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Border Force. A recognised expert in intelligence and domain awareness, he was instrumental in establishing Australia’s Joint All Domain Awareness Centre.