Anti-ship weapons hit milestone
The head of the French DGA, his British DE&S counterpart and the CEO of MBDA signed a bilateral agreement and contracts for the continued...
Iran’s asymmetric arms build-up
In 2021 alone, Iran’s naval forces and Revolutionary Guard added the Alvand destroyer, four Martoob al-Sabehat 15 Type submarines and 110 combat speedboats, Defense...
Autonomous vessels and international law
What are the challenges posed by the advent of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) for international maritime law?
By Jennifer Parker*
Autonomous ocean-going vessels, often invoke...
Australia moves on sea-mine acquisition
By Greg Mapson*
Now that the cacophony surrounding Australia’s submarine decision and the AUKUS announcement has quietened somewhat, it’s timely to mention a much smaller...
China denies N-missile test
China has denied reports that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year, insisting instead that it was a routine spacecraft check, the...
No nuclear weapons: defence chiefs
The following is a statement from the Secretary of the Department of Defence, Greg Moriarty, and the Chief of the Defence Force, Angus Campbell.
Today, Prime...
US Navy launches Mid-East drone taskforce
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet said Wednesday it will launch a new task force that incorporates airborne, sailing and underwater drones after years...
China ramping up missile silos
By Ron Huisken*
Earlier this year, freelance analysts in the United States confirmed vague Pentagon speculation since around 2018 that China intended to expand its...
US divers preparing for future wars
A port of vital interest to the U.S. military is bombed and destroyed in a future great-power battle, with sunken ships and piers in...