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...
Plan Galileo delivers for regions
Regional Maintenance Centre (RMC) North East celebrated one year of operations in early March, with the new Head Maritime Sustainment Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen...
RO-RO ferries in Taiwan Strait
By Conor Kennedy*
The role of civilian roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ferries in a PLA invasion of Taiwan deserves its growing notoriety. With port access secured or...
$3.6bn for missiles for Virginia and Zumwalt classes
The Navy for the first time has outlined the initial production schedule for its hypersonic missile program, a $3.6 billion dollar buy for 64...
Russia prunes Arctic icebreaker plan
Only two days after the EU imposed sanctions against Russia's state nuclear icebreaker operator, the country announces that it will not build a fleet...