Indonesian modernisation under threat
The Indonesian Navy’s modernization efforts are at risk from budget shortfalls and industrial inexperience, according to experts, Defense News reports.
The Southeast Asian nation, made...
WWII US submarine wreckage found
The wreckage of a US Navy submarine, which sank at least 10 enemy ships during World War II, has been discovered off the coast...
RAN to have full operational control over subs: Mead
Australian Navy commanders will have full operational control over their submarines and the powerful nuclear reactors onboard, despite the potential presence of US or...
Surge in refugee surveillance
Australia’s defence force has boosted surveillance aircraft and ships to detect possible asylum seeker boats after the Coalition claimed people smugglers would market temporary...
Denmark boosts Arctic capability
Denmark has begun the process of procuring systems to increase air, land, and sea presence and surveillance across its Arctic areas of interest, Naval...
Pakistan’s naval modernisation
Even as Pakistan’s currency plunges and the country pursues a bailout package to avoid default, the country’s naval officials say its maritime modernization programs...
Technology drive Indo-Pacific arms race
Technology has been a key driver in the ongoing arms race in the Indo-Pacific, as regional powers seek to leverage technology to build up...
Rearming the RAN
By David Shackleton*
Much has been written on the importance of guided weapons and ensuring conflicts aren’t lost through a shortage of ammunition. Deputy Prime...
Strategic Review: message from chiefs
Message from the Secretary of the Department of Defence and the Chief of the Defence Force:
Colleagues,
This afternoon the report of the Defence Strategic Review...
RNZN delivers aid to flooded east coast
On 17 February the specialist dive and hydrographic vessel HMNZS Manawanui, with a crew of 50 plus 28 extra personnel, commenced delivery of 5,000...