USN nuclear boss upbeat on subs
The Navy is counting on innovations to help it build and staff submarines and ships more efficiently as demand for the capability grows, the...
New submarine surveillance system
Defense contractor Anduril has rolled out a new, readily deployable undersea surveillance system called Seabed Sentry, which uses networks of small and relatively low-cost...
How to respond to Chinese flotilla
By Edward Sing Yue Chan*
Australia should respond to China’s growing naval presence with a measured approach, focusing on clear communication with security allies rather...
Rise of flat-top drone carriers
There are now at least three navies that have acquired or are developing ‘flat-top’ carriers designed specifically to carry uncrewed air systems. Here we...
New US, Australian autonomous vessel
A new design for a fast, modular naval vessel capable of autonomous operations and missile launch has been unveiled by US defence company Eureka...
Australia can defend itself without US
By Sam Roggeveen*
I’d like to start with a simple declaration: Australia can defend itself with a less reliable American alliance partner. In fact, Australia...
US Navy force structure update
On 31 March the US congressional research service published the 78 page report Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress. Its...
15 Navies discuss Blue Economy
Officers from fifteen navies attended the annual Pacific and Indian Ocean Shipping Working Group (PACIOSWG) meeting, demonstrating the growing significance of protecting maritime trade...
Final HMNZS Manawanui report released
The Final Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa has been released. Twelve further factors, in addition to the direct...
ANI At 50: International Uncertainty
The tenth article drawn from Davey Jones’ Locker is from the February 1979 edition of the Journal of Australian Naval Institute. The Journal has...