UK doubles down on frigate building
Work has begun on a huge hall for the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 31 frigates – to build two ships side-by-side.
Standing at 147 metres...
Blue crime’s toll in the Pacific
Serious offences are taking place on, in, or across the Pacific maritime domain that put at risk the political stability and economic interests of...
Resetting Northern Australia’s national security posture
John Coyne's report highlights the vast economic opportunities in northern Australia and how they can contribute to our national security.
The author makes the case...
Watch Teddy Sheean’s investiture
Here is the link to the ABC's coverage of Teddy Sheean's Victoria Cross investiture. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/victoria-cross-investiture-of-teddy-sheean
Four more Pearl Harbour dead identified
Officially, the U.S. death toll in the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor is 2,403. But the books have yet to be closed...
Mauritius makes play for Diego Garcia
When Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth joined other government leaders to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, his message touched on the diplomatic storm brewing...
Next US frigate to be named USS Congress
Another Navy ship will be named in honor of George Washington's six original frigates.
The Navy's next frigate will be named the USS Congress, Navy...
Nimitz returns to Persian Gulf
The aircraft carrier Nimitz and its strike group have returned to the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions with Iran over the killing of...
Big opportunity for Australia in Indo-Pacific
By Peter Jennings*
Australia has a brilliant opportunity to shape US President-elect Joe Biden’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific in a way that will secure a...
Economic costs of South China Sea conflict
A military conflict in the South China Sea would force most shipping from Europe, the Middle East and Africa destined for Asia and the...