US Navy needs a sea change in ship design
Maritime warfare has always been defined by the relationship between sailors and their machines, David H. Lewis* writes in US Naval Institute Proceedings. From the Roman corvus...
Russia & China: be ready to fight tonight
The U.S. Navy has adopted a “fight tonight” mentality as both China and Russia grow more aggressive, the chief of naval operations said, meaning...
Pacific policy needs defence grunt
By Anthony Bergin and Grant Newsham*
When it comes to Australia’s policy in the Pacific islands, what’s first needed is a changed mindset. We need...
Defence cost ‘blow-outs’ explained
By Marcus Hellyer*
Every year the Australian defence commentariat replays a ritualised dance that goes like this. First, the Australian National Audit Office releases its...
Hobart class $150m upgrade contracted
The Australian Government has signed a six-year contract with BAE Systems Australia to take on a new, innovative sustainment role designed to optimise the...
Keel laid for Pakistani OPV
On October 12, 2022, Damen Shipyards ceremonially laid the keel of the first multi-purpose patrol vessel OPV 2600 for the Pakistan Navy. At the...
More water strife on US ships
The Navy is investigating what caused the drinking water aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln to become rank and cloudy last month, the Navy...
North Korea perseveres despite sanctions
By Khang X. Vu*
Less than two months since North Korea declared victory over Covid-19, the country is again sending missiles flying – with one salvo...
Wildcat helicopters meet challenge
Successful Ship Helicopter Operating Limitations (SHOL) trials have proven that the Wildcat HMA Mk 2 can operate fully loaded with its newest missile systems...
HMS Prince of Wales heads for repairs
The Royal Navy announced that its newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has left Portsmouth to return to Rosyth for the next step...