Nuclear subs this decade?
By Andrew Nicholls and Marcus Hellyer*
In 2009, Kevin Rudd’s government decided to increase Australia’s submarine capability. It wrote in its defence white paper: ‘The Government will...
Security uses for autonomous research vessels
Autonomous vessels or driverless vessels can operate themselves and perform necessary functions without any human intervention. These vessels work alongside manned vessels with minimal...
Norway seeks refund for ‘defective’ helicopters
Norway said it would axe its fleet of NH90 military helicopters and ask for a refund from a consortium led by Europe's Airbus (AIR.PA),...
China launches third carrier
China launched its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in Shanghai on 17 June. The aircraft carrier, named after the Fujian Province and is the...
US plan for Australian sub training program
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled legislation that would help the Royal Australian Navy train its future submarine warfare officers with...
Axing cruisers leaves US short
In April, the US Navy presented an ambitious plan to decommission all 22 of its Ticonderoga-class cruisers by 2027, Business Insider reports.
The move is...
Strike wing of India’s new aircraft carrier awaits
India’s new aircraft carrier the 45,000 tonne INS Vikrant will commission in August this year. As yet which strike fighter will operate from its...
HMS Tamar visits Darwin
The Royal Navy vessel HMS Tamar visits Darwin this week after successful completion of a first deployment in the Indo-Asia Pacific as part of...
Dutton was seeking two Virginia-class subs
Defence was working on a plan before the election to purchase two Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US by 2030 – at least a...
Australia settles with French Naval Group over submarines
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has confirmed that the Australian government has settled with Naval Group for $850 million to conclude the Attack Class submarine...