US admiral gets six years for corruption
A retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges that he agreed...
Recruitment folly: age and gender bias
By Liani Jayne Kennealy*
As crises and conflicts escalate, states increasingly rely on defence capabilities. Yet, defence forces are currently facing a recruitment crisis. Forces...
Sailor of the Year saved hostages
Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ahmed El Haroun almost didn’t join the Navy. An immigrant from Egypt, he was proficient in a number of languages...
Admiral Caudle becomes US CNO
On 25 August Admiral Daryl Caudle assumed the duties as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during an assumption of office ceremony, attended...
Alarm over US ban on ANU dialogue
The decision by the Pentagon to bar US officials from attending a long-planned meeting in Canberra, as Australian officials are already concerned about the...
Biggest ADF recruitment in 15 years
On 4 August the Department of Defence announced that new figures show the the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has grown by more than 1,800...
Interview with Austal founder John Rothwell AO
This is an interview with John Rothwell the founder of Austal – a $2 Billion dollar company that has built 350 ships worldwide. He...
Defence emblems reflect reign of King Charles III
The Department of Defence has begun updating digital images, brand marks and logos bearing Queen Elizabeth II’s St Edward’s Crown after service chiefs approved...
CNO Nominee – Admiral Daryl Caudle
The hearings to examine President Trump’s nomination of Admiral Daryl L. Caudle, USN to be US Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations will be held...
Nominee withdrawn from key US Navy post
The Pentagon has pulled back the White House’s nominee to lead U.S. 7th fleet, officials confirmed to USNI News.
Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly, current head...