Role of robotic ‘dogs’ to quell danger
In 2020, a fire broke out on the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard as it underwent maintenance in San Diego, causing catastrophic damage before...
ANI podcast. Saltwater Strategists. S02 E06
Title: Task Force 59: Integration of Uncrewed Surface Vessels
Quote: ‘We want to have a better understanding and use our crewed assets much more efficiently....
Chinese semi-submersible in night-time ops
A special strategic semi-submersible ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently conducted its first nighttime operation training, a move analysts said...
Ukraine’s success a wake-up call for other navies
Ukraine has grabbed international attention with its asymmetric attacks using explosive-laden “sea drones” against Russian shipping and facilities in the Black Sea. They have...
UK-French drone neutralises mines
Recent sea trials of a remotely operated underwater vehicle proved it is capable of neutralising naval mines, a new milestone for the Franco-British Maritime...
Drone’s historic flight
A pilotless plane has flown on and off a British aircraft carrier for the first time. The W Autonomous Systems (WAS) drone flew from...
China says it has way to better detect submarines
China may have landed on a way to better detect stealth nuclear submarines, a development that could jeopardize US operations in the contested South...
RAN broadens spectrum take
Defence is seeking new capabilities able to operate and control the electromagnetic spectrum as part of the Modernisation of Maritime Electronic Warfare (MMEW) project,...
Warning: no strategic warning time
By Jennifer Parker*
The structure of the Royal Australian Navy since its inception has been determined by trading off capability, cost and workforce. Long lamented...