Update on the US Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defence Program
The US Congressional Research Service has published a 37–page report on the state of the US Navy’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Program. This...
British patrol ship gets support from US in Cairns
During her recent port visit to Cairns the patrol ship HMS Tamar berthed alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S Land and gained access...
Construction under way on first Hunter Class frigate
On 21 June construction commenced on the first Hunter class frigate. This major milestone was marked by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Premier...
HMAS Stalwart in for repairs
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) two Supply-class fleet replenishment oilers are now out of service, with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard...
Chinese carrier is more than a big ship
By J Michael Dahm and Peter W Singer*
When China’s third aircraft carrier made its maiden voyage last month, the Western press reported on the...
After 25 years, Huon decommissioned
After a quarter-century of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a poignant ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney.
Hailing from the Huon Valley after...
US submarine tender visits
US Navy submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land, has arrived in Darwin for a port visit. It berthed at HMAS Coonawarra's new Kuru Wharf on...
New Chinese destroyer launched
Chinese naval builder Dalian Shipbuilding has launched a new Type 055 “large destroyer”, the tenth overall, and commenced construction on a further hull. According...
US GAO report on troubled Constellation frigate program
On 29 May the US Government Accountability Officer (GAO) released its 52 page report, Navy Frigate: Unstable Design Has Stalled Construction and Compromised Delivery...
After 28 years, Anzac III decommissioned
HMAS Anzac (III) was decommissioned on 18 May at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia after 28 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy...