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Summary of Iranian naval capacity

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Iran’s navy ranks highly among the world’s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic...

RN, RAN vessels in SCS contested waters

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The Royal Navy has conducted another freedom of navigation operation in the contested South China Sea, with HMS Spey operating near the Spratly Islands...

US should support S Korean naval expansion

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By Ju Hyung Kim* When people think about the U.S.-ROK alliance, they often envision the Korean Peninsula: joint ground drills, combined air exercises, and the...

Why Iran won’t block Hormuz

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By Jennifer Parker* In the wake of the US strikes on Iran, focus has shifted to how Tehran will respond. Its options range from direct...

UK view of AUKUS debate in Australia

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Communication was initially one of the bigger issues for AUKUS, particularly Pillar I. Shrouded in secrecy, all three members had some degree of international...

Australia sanctions Russian shadow fleet vessels

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The Australian Government has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. This is the first time Australia has imposed sanctions...

Chinese fishing vessels as a military force

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Captain Patrick Griffin, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Lieutenant Taija Griffin, U.S. Navy warn of the dangers of China's use of fishing and commercial...

India’s maritime agenda

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On 20 May, India hosted the Second Blue Talks in New Delhi, a high-level dialogue ahead of the current United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)...

Why the US will no spike AUKUS

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By John Blaxland* There’s a degree of nervousness in Australia about the Pentagon's announcement that it will review the massive AUKUS agreement between the United...

US to review AUKUS submarine deal

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The United States has launched a snap review of the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal, just before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a...