DSR does not go far enough
There had better be a lot more to the Defence Strategic Review than what the government revealed on Monday (24 April 2023), Bradley Perrett...
Implementing the DSR
Statement by Defence Minister Richard Marles on implementing the DSR:
Today (24 April 2023), the Albanese Government begins implementing key recommendations of the Defence Strategic...
Review falling short on climate change
Matt McDonald*
It was pitched as the “most significant” shift in Australia’s armed forces in decades. And among the headline announcements, climate change was recognised...
Most significant review in 40 years
By Adam Lockyer*
Before the release (24 April 2023) of the government’s defence strategic review, Defence Minister Richard Marles said it would be the most...
US admiral to view RAN fleet
A former US admiral, who has previously chaired Australia's expert shipbuilding advisory panel, has been handed a new job leading another review of the...
Defence Strategy Review released
The public version of the Defence Strategic Review was released on 24 April 2023. Also released were the Government’s response to the Review, and...
Russian N-ship headed for scrap
It is likely not cost-efficient to do the highly needed upgrade of the nuclear propelled Russian Northern Fleet’s 25-year old flagship “Pyotr Velikiy”, the...
Australia: Emphasis moved to the sea
Australia will slash its planned purchase of Infantry Fighting Vehicles(IFVs) from 450 to 129 as part of a broader strategic shift outlined in a...
US test connectivity technology
The U.S. Navy is testing technology developed as part of its secretive Project Overmatch using the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in the waters...
Russian fleet put on high alert
The entire Russian Pacific Fleet was put on high alert on Friday for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches in a massive...