US losing the race for the Arctic
By Josh Caldon*
Almost weekly there is another story insinuating that the US is losing the “race for the Arctic.” Those who support the claim...
$110m vessel for undersea ops
A 10-year-old Norwegian ship bought by Australia for $110 million will soon be converted into a defence force vessel, dedicated to supporting future undersea...
Disposal of nuclear-powered Nimitz begins
The US Navy this month began planning the years-long ordeal to defuel and dispose of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz (CVN-68), only the second...
Dutch-Belgian frigate replacement
The Netherlands and European neighbor Belgium have announced plans to acquire two ASW Frigates (ASWF), per country, at a joint estimated cost of nearly...
US Constellation frigates to be more powerful
The US Navy’s new 7,290 ton Constellation class (FFG-62) frigates are to have their armament enhanced with the inclusion of the Standard Missile 6,...
US Navy: better readiness and more ships
What happens when the chief of naval operations wants more money for readiness — maintenance, spare parts, munitions and training time — to create...
A combined arms framework for massing fires
By Dmitry Filipoff*
The act of massing fires across forces is inherently a function of combined arms. (Center for International Maritime Security.) Individual platforms should...
Repairs to HMAS Supply
Engineers are working to repair one of the Royal Australian Navy's newest ships, with Defence investigating "possible mechanical defects" on the Spanish-built HMAS Supply,...
Singapore awards contract for multi-role combat vessels
At the end of March, Singapore’s Ministry for Defence (MINDEF) signed a contract with Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) for the detailed design...
Sale of RNZN patrol vessels boosts local economy
Two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels, Rotoiti and Pukaki, are about to embark on a journey to their new home...