Philippines maintains patrols in face of Chinese fishing ban
It was reported on 31 May that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) would continue its regular patrol activities in the West Philippine...
China’s practice blockade of Taiwan
As China said it was practicing a blockade of Taiwan as “a strong punishment for the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan independence’ forces,” the deputy...
Ukraine sinking them faster than Russia can build them
The Russian navy missile corvette Tsyklon entered service with the Black Sea Fleet in July 2023, three years after launching at Zalyv Shipbuilding Yard...
ANI oration: wider Indo-Pacific strategy needed
Australia should develop an Indo-Pacific strategy that should be broader than just defence, a leading academic told the Australian Naval Institute's annual dinner.
Professor Rory...
Countering Chinese coercion
By Lisa Curtis and Nilanthi Samaranayake
The People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) has been engaging in gray zone activity—coercive behavior that is aimed at...
Pier ‘stabbed’ into Gaza beach
Since President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address that the U.S. military would build a humanitarian aid pier on the...
Philippines to bolster Coastguard
On 16 May it was reported that in response to increased Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) a bill has been tabled...
Explanation for Chinese flare drop
By Justin Burke*
During the Cold War, it was not unheard of for Soviet ships to attempt to disrupt US naval operations by “shouldering” vessels,...
Chinese ships transit Japanese strait
A pair of People’s Liberation Army Navy frigates sailed around Japan’s southwest islands from this week, while a PLAN intelligence ship transited the Miyako...
Work ahead for AUKUS Pillar II
AUKUS will bring both opportunities and challenges to Australia’s defence industry, requiring an active effort by Canberra to better empower local businesses to compete...