ADF support for Pacific fisheries action
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has supported Operation Island Chief, a Pacific-led fisheries surveillance activity aimed at strengthening regional security.
The operation, coordinated by the...
Stirling base rotation not unprecedented
By Sean Andrews*
Debate over the development of Submarine Rotational Force–West (SRF-West), is being conducted as though Australia is crossing a threshold by hosting allied...
Upgrades for Chinese frigate
China’s Type 054B frigate upgrade is more than a bigger missile load—it is a warning that the next naval arms race may be won...
Huge journey for uncrewed submarine
The U.S. Navy completed a 1,000 nautical mile transit with the service’s Orca XLUUV uncrewed submarine in July, a first for the service, Naval...
Big Russian N-sub begins sea trials
Russia’s Khabarovsk nuclear-powered submarine has started its first factory sea trials in the White Sea. This is a key milestone for Moscow’s Poseidon strategic...
US, NZ in missile defence, sanctions exercises
U.S. 3rd Fleet, multinational partners and the Missile Defense Agency wrapped up ballistic missile defense exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 on Saturday around the Hawaiian...
AUKUS: is it too late to change course?
Peter Briggs argues that Pillar 1 cannot deliver on schedule or budget, and that Australia should pause its High-ENriched Uranium pathway and assess proven...
Australian combat deal for Virginias
Lockheed Martin Australia has secured a $29.3 million contract to establish the sovereign combat systems integration capability needed to support Australia’s future Virginia Class...
Making a cheaper hybrid RN work
By James Parkin*
The contemporary geostrategic environment has never been more volatile and uncertain. The international system is under sustained pressure from the self-interested actions...
Russians reveal UK naval weakness
By Tom Sharpe*
Britain does not have enough warships. This is old news, but we are reminded of it at frequent intervals by the Russians....