Iran’s asymmetric arms build-up
In 2021 alone, Iran’s naval forces and Revolutionary Guard added the Alvand destroyer, four Martoob al-Sabehat 15 Type submarines and 110 combat speedboats, Defense...
Indian ship-building on the wane
The Indian Navy is unlikely to meet its goal of having a 175-ship fleet in the next five years due to a lack of...
Autonomous vessels and international law
What are the challenges posed by the advent of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) for international maritime law?
By Jennifer Parker*
Autonomous ocean-going vessels, often invoke...
Irredentist Chinese Maritime Operations 2021–2049?
By Professor Rob McLaughlin*
This article was first published in the Australian Naval Review, 2021, Issue 1, in June 2021.
Introduction
In 2020-2021, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)...
US admiral’s plan to deal with adversaries
The head of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet has laid out a plan to prepare his force to deter or defeat a top-notch adversary,...
US CNO issues new charge of command
The US CNO, Admiral Mike Gilday, issued a new “Charge of Command” document to his commanders on 10 January. The document was last amended in...
Duty crews’ great NYE view
They duty crews of vessels docked at Garden Island had a great view of the New Year's Eve fireworks. This was the view from...
Navy’s Sydney-to-Hobart “win”
The Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association NSW's Sydney to Hobart entry, Navy One, "won" the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.
It did not win line honours or...
USS Nimitz to be recycled
On December 9, the Navy released its 30-year shipbuilding plan. With the ambitious goal of building a 546-ship fleet by 2051, the plan calls...
US Navy accepts delivery of USS Canberra
The US Navy has accepted delivery of the future USS Canberra (LCS 30) Dec. 21 at Austal USA in Mobile, Naval Sea Systems Command...