Capability

Border Force catches fishers, destroys boats

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Thirty suspected Indonesian fishers have been placed in immigration detention following a targeted crackdown on illegal foreign fishing vessels in waters off Western Australia's...

Argentina’s weakened military position

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As Argentina’s new president embarks on an ambitious plan to shore up the South American nation’s economy, analysts say the country’s defense budget is...

Korea’s big submarine build-up

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The Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy), or South Korea, continues to increase its submarine capabilities – a significant shift after years of having...

Increasing US naval demands

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In 2017, the US Navy was forced to reckon with the demands put on its surface ship crews following the tragic and fatal collisions...

Japanese helicopter sea trials

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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has begun sea trials of its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing major modifications of the...

45 Army Taipan helicopters scrapped

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Technicians are currently – and in secret – disassembling all 45 Army Taipan Multi Role Helicopters and will bury the components on a Defence...

Drone umbrellas for all US Navy ships

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With the use of drones becoming more prevalent, the US Navy has found a way to ensure all of its surface ships can repel...

700 Americans to base in WA

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Defence expects more than 700 American personnel could live in Western Australia to support up to four US nuclear submarines being stationed at HMAS...

Russia’s new submarines

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The Russian Navy has received two nuclear-powered submarines and a diesel-electric boat, according to Russia state media, with two more undersea platforms also scheduled...

How the Virginia-class sub keeps developing

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The U.S. Navy has 22 Virginia Class nuclear attack aka SSN (nuclear-powered attack subs), submarines and is planning to eventually have at least 60...