Ukraine’s maritime drone unit
On August 24, as part of the Independence Day celebrations, President Zelensky, recognized a unique unit in the Ukrainian Navy, Naval News reports. The...
Australia’s $1.7bn missile spend
The acquisition of some of the most powerful and technologically advanced weapons systems the ADF has fielded will enhance Australia’s ability to target enemies...
Future naval battles fought from land
The US may have the most advanced navy in the world — but as Pentagon officials have openly warned, China’s strategy to counter it...
Danger of AI use by military
Excitement about generative artificial intelligence has reached fever pitch since the launch of ChatGPT and image engines like MidJourney in the past year. (Jstor...
The Dreadnought after next
The following is the 1st Place, Gold Prize-winning essay of the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition republished by the Centre for International Maritime Security...
UK destroyer to have laser weapons
The UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement recently outlined the capabilities of the Royal Navy’s future destroyer, including directed energy weapons, the Defense...
Loitering munitions added to unmanned vessel
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has added eight Hero-120 loitering munitions to the Long-Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) built by Metal Shark, Naval News...
US and NATO’s dangerously low weapons stockpiles
Amid a high tempo of arms transfers to Ukraine, the stockpile of US weapons and those of allies are getting “dangerously low,” the commander...
Fast minelaying vessel needed
By Greg Mapson*
Australia has made the long-overdue decision to arm its military with sophisticated sea mines. The surface combatant review now underway needs to...
Russia’s nuclear torpedo plan
Among a slew of inductions to be made into the Russian Navy to bolster its power at sea this year, a nuclear Belgorod submarine...