A strategist’s appreciation of AI and robotics in maritime domain
By Commander Matthew Houston RAN*
Introduction
In 2017 Russian President Vladimir Putin predicted that ‘whichever country leads the way in artificial intelligence (AI) research will come...
Attack helicopters on the way out
By Bradley Perrett*
France invented the attack helicopter in 1956. Sixty-seven years later, Japan has decided that the idea has had its day, the Australian...
Maiden landing of fighter on board INS Vikrant
On 6 February 2023 a LCA (Navy) and a MiF-29K fighter aircraft landed on and took off from India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first...
Explainer: East and South China Seas
On 8 February the US Congressional Research Service released its report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas: Background and Issues for...
First woman to command a RAN destroyer
After a busy year of achievements in 2022, HMAS Hobart personnel are ready to welcome the challenges of 2023 under new command.
The ship returned...
RAN’s first rabbi chaplain
A former New York ambulance driver and US Navy reservist is set to become the Royal Australian Navy’s first Rabbi-Chaplain.
Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth was sworn...
French Navy’s round-world exercise
By Dzirhan Mahadzir*
French Navy amphibious warship FS Dixmude (L9015) and frigate FS La Fayette (F710) will depart on Feb. 8 for the Mission Jeanne...
Zero-emission container vessel on the way
Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy is reinforcing its position as one of the sector’s prime innovators after signing a new deal with Holland Shipyards...
Congress urged to expedite N-subs
A former leading commander of the US navy in the Indo-Pacific has urged Congress to fast-track development of Australia’s nuclear submarines, warning the AUKUS...
Women and leadership scholarships
Women & Leadership Australia is offering professional development scholarships for Australian Naval Institute staff and members. The scholarships are open to women across all areas...