Australia’s new archipelagic deterrence
By Andrew Carr*
During the Cold War, Australian defence strategy was known as ‘forward defence’. Then came the ‘defence of Australia’ period, followed by the...
China-Philippines showdown looms over islands
As leaders across Asia descend on Jakarta for the annual ASEAN and East Asia summits this week, one regional flashpoint is looming large, the...
China adds new land and sea with new map
Waves of anger spread across the South China Sea and India this week, following China’s publication of a new official map renewing its illegal...
China adds land and sea to new map
Waves of anger spread across the South China Sea and India this week, following China’s publication of a new official map renewing its illegal...
Russia flags Arctic arrogance
A group of scientists from the Russian Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute unveiled a 1,400 square metre white-blue-red Russian flag on the sea ice...
South Korea’s path to nuclear subs
In last April’s Washington Declaration, South Korea and the United States agreed to strengthen extended deterrence by creating the NCG (Nuclear Consultative Group). Regular...
Drones threaten economic viability of Black Sea ports
Ukrainian naval combat drones are demonstrating rapid improvement in their technical characteristics (see EDM, November 8, 2022, June 2, 13), the Jamestown Foundation reports....
Chinese monitors Talisman Sabre
Hundreds of Chinese satellites are currently passing over Australia collecting intelligence on military training activities involving the United States and other regional partners, the...
Ukrainians being trained in the UK
Royal Marines have spent more than six months training nearly 1,000 Ukrainian counterparts in the art of commando raiding and complex amphibious operations.
Specialist instructors...
Black Sea drone attack
The vessel that normally operates in the Barents Sea for the Northern Fleet has gotten a major tilt after an unmanned motor boat loaded...