Iran’s new mini-submarine
By Tom Sharpe*
The Strait of Hormuz remains in a state of near lockdown. Many things worry merchant captains thinking of running the gauntlet there:...
Mines: the perfect asymmetrical weapon
By Tom Sharpe*
All eyes watching the Iran war are still, rightly, on the Strait of Hormuz.Tehran has controlled it since March 1, only allowing...
NDS: new emphasis on uncrewed vessels
By Malcolm Davis*
Australia’s updated defence capability spending plan has put strong emphasis on uncrewed air and underwater systems, strike weapons, and defence against advanced...
Learning lessons from Ukraine and Iran
The Government has announced funding for counter-drones of up to $7 billion over the next decade. This funding, contained in the 2026 Integrated Investment...
N Korea’s new anti-ship missile
North Korea launched anti-ship and cruise missiles last weekend from first-in-class destroyer Choe Hyon (51) with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the...
Indonesians find Chinese drone
An Indonesian fisherman has recovered a Chinese reconnaissance underwater drone developed by CSIC (China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation), MilitarNUI reports.
According to the Republika media outlet,...
US Navy seeks funds for missile stocks
The latest Pentagon budget request calls for massive purchase increases of two key missiles the Navy has relied on for the U.S.-Israeli war with...
US running out of Tomahawks?
Last week, the Washington Post reported that the United States has launched at least 850 Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles just over one month into...
How easily mines disrupt shipping
By Andy Perry*
Just reports of mines are often sufficient to disrupt maritime traffic. Even if ship owners, crews and insurers weren’t aware of the...
Fast, fluent, flawed: AI all at sea
By CMDR Paul D Pelczar, OAM, RAN*
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
— Daniel J. Boorstin
Daniel J....