New smaller Italian sub
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri showcased at IDEX its latest S800 light submarine, designed for covert operations in shallow-waters and said to have grabbed the attention...
Another Guardian class vessel for Pacific
The Commonwealth is set to order another Guardian class patrol boat from Austal as part of the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP). The additional...
US Admiral’s optimism on industry role
During a visit this week to Australia, the US Navy’s top officer acknowledged that there is some “risk” that America’s submarine industrial base cannot...
Uncrewed vessels’ greater role
Uncrewed vessels with the ability to jam electronics, spy on faraway activities and even help coordinate the flow of fighting will play an increasingly...
Private US boats are a military asset
By Jasper Campbell*
Introduction
Much has been made about the threat of the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM) and its contributions to the burgeoning People’s...
AUKUS to test Australian industry
By Jason Van der Schyff*
Australia’s defence and technology industry will be tested like never before by the AUKUS partnership in managing the torrent of...
ADV Cape Capricorn delivered to RAN
Austal Australia has delivered ADV Cape Capricorn, the fourth of eight Evolved Cape-class patrol boats to the RAN.
Since the contract was signed in...
Singapore Chief of Navy to become Chief of Defence Force
On 24 March Singapore’s Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Aaron Beng will, on promotion, become the country’s next Chief of Defence Force. He will...
PLA to recruit women carrier pilots
PLA-N to Recruit Women Carrier Pilots
On 20 February the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced it will recruit women to become pilots to...
Nuclear Submarines for Australia? When?
This article is part of the ANI Occasional Papers Series. Details about the series are here.
By Jack Dillich*
A Taskforce will roll out its “optimal...