US Navy shipbuilders: technology dawdlers
One reason the U.S. Navy is behind on its shipbuilding goals is that it’s been slow to embrace the kinds of digital-design tools that...
Upgrades for northern bases
Speaking at the ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit, Pat Conroy, the Minister for Defence Industry and the Pacific announced that the government will expand...
Mitigating the naval capability gap
By Jennifer Parker*
We’ve had plenty of defence announcements so far this year. Many have rightly focused on Australia’s situation and vulnerabilities as an island...
Worker shortage threatens N-sub project
Australia is facing a 75,000 worker shortage in four critical trades, placing alarming pressure on Australia’s submarine industry, according to freedom of information statistics...
Red Sea’s asymmetrical naval cost
By Dr Bonnie Johnson*
The recent crisis in the Red Sea has escalated from Houthi drone and missile attacks on commercial ships to a major...
Advanced warfare system for UK ships
The Royal Navy has officially endorsed its advanced electronic warfare system, the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), following positive feedback from its...
SSN-AUKUS ready in late 2030s
Britain’s new nuclear submarines will be operational from the late 2030s, replacing the current Astute Class, according to the British Government, UK Defence Journal...
Chinese stalk US, Phililippine and French ships
U.S., Philippine, and French amphibs and frigates drew the attention of Chinese surveillance ships and surface combatants as they sailed out of Philippine territorial...
Big robotic sub goes to sea
DARPA has finally unveiled more of its mysterious Manta Ray robotic sub, with impressive new images of the prototype Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) undergoing...
Fujian goes to sea
On 1 May China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials. The 80,000 tonne ship left Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard at...