End politicking, look at China’s actions
By Michael Shoebridge*
Shadow foreign minister Penny Wong has criticised the government over public discussion of the potential for a war with China starting over...
Threat demands higher defence spending
By Peter Jennings*
In last week’s expansionary budget, one area that felt a bit underdone was defence. Here, the government delivered what it promised 12...
Responding to ‘grey zone’ attacks
By Joseph V. Micallef*
In 1993, in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, James Woolsey, the newly appointed director of the Central...
Why China wants the Spratlys
By Phillip Orchard*
For several months, China has been relentlessly asserting its control over disputed parts of the South China Sea. Hundreds of vessels in...
Missiles, unmanned sub to fill capability gap
Australia has a highly capable, professional military equipped with small numbers of very complex, extremely expensive aircraft, ships, submarines and land vehicles. Australia could...
US and Australia: stronger together
By Todd C. Hanks*
For even the most casual of observers, it’s clear that over the past decade the global strategic security environment has become...
Defence Budget hits $44.6 billion
By Marcus Hellyer*
The 2021–22 budget was a ‘no surprises’ one for Defence. The government set out its plan in the 2016 white paper, reaffirmed...
Darwin re-evaluation: explanation needed
By Luke Gosling*
A 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin was awarded to Landbridge Industry. It has been a source of contention and controversy...
USS Truman ends record maintenance
The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman left Norfolk Naval Shipyard Wednesday following the conclusion of a first-ever extended carrier incremental availability, which began last...
Interview with head of Navy during Chile visit
See the interview with the head of the Navy here.