Seas are in a state of crisis
By Geoffrey Till*
However you define good order at sea, it’s hard not to feel rather pessimistic about its future. A host of accounts and...
Budget: problem identified, but the solution?
By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA*
The federal budget substantially bolstered Australia’s defence spending. But not enough was done to support development and diplomacy.
Last week’s federal...
Navy clearance divers thanked for flood work
Royal Australian Navy personnel who helped clear flood material from the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay were given a big thank you recently in...
2022 Hattendorf Prize video of lecture
On 2 March Rear Admiral James Goldrick was awarded the 2022 Hattendorf Prize at the U.S. Naval War College for Distinguished Original Research in...
Bigger fleet and bigger Navy share sought
If you’re confused about the size of the future U.S. Navy fleet, you’re not alone. The service and Pentagon officials have teetered between multiple plans...
Where will the 18,500 come from?
By Marcus Hellyer*
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced an increase of 18,500 to the Department of Defence’s full-time workforce by 2040. I’ll spare you...
Commodore Sam Bateman Book Prize Award Ceremony
On 10 March, Dr Tom Lewis received the Commodore Sam Bateman Book Prize trophy presented by Captain Simon Bateman in ceremony at the Australian Defence Force Academy....
James Goldrick awarded the Hattendorf Prize
On 3 March Rear Admiral James Goldrick was awarded the Hattendorf Prize for Distinguished Original Research in Maritime History at a ceremony at Newport,...
New naval intelligence badge
On 1 Mar 22, qualified Naval Intelligence Officers (NIOs) will be issued a new badge, equivalent to other branch qualifications badges issued within Navy....
China delivers more Tonga disaster relief supplies
The PLA-N amphibious ship Wuzhishan and the replenishment ship Chaganhu Nuku'alofa on 23 February after delivering disaster relief supplies to Tonga.
This is the second...