A maritime strategy Part 3
By Robert C. Rubel*
The more deeply one thinks about strategy the harder it is to pin down exactly what it is. This problem is...
Attack Class Patrol Boats in Northern Australia podcast
The latest Australian Naval History podcast tells the colourful story of the Attack Class patrol boats in northern Australia. It includes the gripping story of the loss...
US-Japanese in joint helicopter exercise
U.S. Navy and Japanese helicopter squadrons joined forces to conduct an unprecedented anti-submarine warfare tracking exercise for the units, according to the U.S. Navy.
The...
Inside France’s newest nuclear submarine
Leading Navies are secretive about the full capabilities of their submarines. In a rare privilege, Naval News has been allowed aboard the French Navy's...
Australia moves on sea-mine acquisition
By Greg Mapson*
Now that the cacophony surrounding Australia’s submarine decision and the AUKUS announcement has quietened somewhat, it’s timely to mention a much smaller...
Austal delivers patrol boat bound for PNG
Austal Australia has delivered the 13th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, NUSHIP Francis Agwi, was then gifted by...
Metal pirates threaten AE1
Scavengers, trophy hunters and “metal pirates” are looting the treasures under the seas – and there are fears Australia’s first submarine could be next,...
N-subs: militarism lacking strategy
By Sian Troth*
Australia’s intentions to acquire nuclear powered submarines raise an important question: what are the submarines for? It appears that strategic rationale has...
New maritime strategy (part 2)
By Robert C. Rubel*
Congresswoman Elaine Luria has called for the development of a new maritime strategy. Among its purposes would be the rationalization of...
Botched response to Bonhomme Richard fire
Alleged arson by a junior sailor started the fire aboard the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard last summer, but a botched response at all...