US leaders waking up to Chinese challenge
By Ryan D. Martinson*
American leaders have finally awakened to the challenges posed by an ascendant People’s Republic of China (PRC). (Center for International Maritime...
US Navy steps up Hormuz patrols
The U.S. Navy and regional partners are bolstering the rotation of ships and aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to curb...
RNZN to replace helicopters
A new Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) project has been initiated that will see the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN’s) existing eight SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters...
Korea goes for electric destroyers
By Ko Dong-hwan*
The Republic of Korea Navy is set to possess the country's first electric-powered attack ship, a key asset for the national maritime...
Call for easier Australian defence imports
A new report calls on the Biden Administration to grant Australia a blanket exemption from the export restrictions known as ITAR, in order to...
RN heading for uncrewed aircraft
At the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference, Admiral Sir Ben Key presented his compelling vision for the future of the Royal Navy, UK...
Bigger Italian troop ships
The Italian Navy is planning new ship purchases to push its on-board accommodation for amphibious landing force staff and troops to 1,700, officials have...
Reforming force development
By Dmitry Filipoff*
Force development is the process of investigating the future of warfighting and aligning the preparations of a military along the lines of...
Navies need more than technology
In this Navy Lookout article, Emma Salisbury takes an overview of the new technologies the RN is striving to embrace while considering the deeper...
DSR: the good and the bad
By Paul Dibb and Richard Brabin-Smith*
The central guidance in the defence strategic review is the introduction of the concept of deterrence by denial. (Australian...