Border Force catches fishers, destroys boats
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...