N-sub HMS Astute in WA
The Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) Astute is conducting a port call to Perth (Western Australia). The visit, a first for an Astute-class submarine,...
Mature design most like for N-subs
The navy is "very unlikely" to select a hybrid nuclear submarine design that combines both British and American technology, as it looks to replace...
Defence conversation must go beyond subs
By Michael Shoebridge*
Most of Defence’s grilling in Senate estimates yesterday was about plans and issues around getting eight nuclear submarines for the Royal Australian...
Inside France’s newest nuclear submarine
Leading Navies are secretive about the full capabilities of their submarines. In a rare privilege, Naval News has been allowed aboard the French Navy's...
Austal delivers patrol boat bound for PNG
Austal Australia has delivered the 13th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, NUSHIP Francis Agwi, was then gifted by...
Botched response to Bonhomme Richard fire
Alleged arson by a junior sailor started the fire aboard the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard last summer, but a botched response at all...
French get new patrol boat
UFAST successfully launched the first patrol boat (known as VFM) meant for the Fusiliers Marin (Navy Riflemen) force. This is an important milestone for...
First Evolved Cape-class patrol boat launched
The first of six Evolved Cape-class patrol boats was recently launched at the Austal Ships shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia, the Department of Defence...
Tasmanian company’s seaboat success in NZ
Tasmanian company PFG has cracked open the naval seaboat market securing a contract with The Royal New Zealand Navy for advanced 12.5 metre 'Sentinel'...
The second-hand option for N-subs
By Marcus Hellyer*
In case you’ve just arrived from Mars, the Australian government has announced it will acquire, with the assistance of the United States...