More time at sea and better readiness
“It’s counterintuitive,” the head of U.S. submarine forces acknowledges, but the Navy’s ballistic missile submarine force is spending more time operating at sea while...
Two submarines a year from now on
The U.S. Navy and the submarine sector hope in 2024 they can begin reliably delivering two attack submarines annually, following work disruptions that threw...
RAN divers injured by Chinese sonar
Royal Australian Navy divers have sustained minor injuries after being subjected to sonar pulses from a Chinese warship.
The Australian Government says it has expressed...
Uncrewed undersea capability for AUKUS
The UK, US and Australia have strengthened their maritime forces, introducing new uncrewed undersea vessels to extend the range and lethality of their warfare...
Ford class aircraft carrier program update
On 16 November the US Congressional research Service released the 38-page Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress. The...
Latest Mogami-class frigate launched
On 14 November the naming and launching ceremony was held at Tamano Works of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of the eighth Mogami class multi-mission stealth...
Navy shines in NCIS: Sydney episodes
Navy people, ships and aircraft added authenticity and action to NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the highly successful US television series. The opening...
The uncrewed future is here
By James J. Wirtz*
Will unmanned forces transform naval campaigning? Given recent events following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, maritime transformation appears to be well...
Defence admits flawed Hunter tender process
The Department of Defence has admitted that it 'did not conduct an effective limited tender process' for the design of the $45 billion Hunter...
BAE engages small and medium business with Hunter program
BAE Systems Australia has announced that it is working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to support them in uplifting their capability to work...