China’s new carrier projection
China’s recent deployment of two aircraft carriers with escorts outside the First Island Chain represents a strategic step forward in Beijing’s ability to project...
RN Strike Group exercise with Indian Navy
The British Carrier Strike Group led by the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales conducted a passage exercise with units of the Indian Navy...
Canada to rebuild, rearm, and reinvest in armed forces
On 9 June the Canadian Government announced that it will be rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. In announcing the decision,...
Why the US will no spike AUKUS
By John Blaxland*
There’s a degree of nervousness in Australia about the Pentagon's announcement that it will review the massive AUKUS agreement between the United...
AUKUS: trouble yes; undertaker no
By Allan Behm*
Now that the US has effectively made the decision for us, Australia could plan and build the submarines it needs.
Most of us...
AUKUS review is routine, not fundamental
By Jennifer Parker*
News that the US Department of Defence has launched an AUKUS review has Canberra’s defence circles in overdrive, with familiar critics already...
Merchant fleet size leaves us vulnerable
By Peter Court*
Australia’s ports may be busy, but we have no way of ensuring that ships will keep coming to them in wartime. In...
UK Strategic Review: What the US might think
By Joshua C. Huminski*
The UK's Strategic Defence Review is not about the United States (US), but Washington’s policy priorities and changing geostrategic orientation loom...
Mogami-class frigate docks in Darwin
Japan's latest Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate made a port call in Darwin, northern Australia, on Thursday for training, as Japan competes with Germany for...
US to review AUKUS submarine deal
The United States has launched a snap review of the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal, just before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a...