US challenges Russian claim to bay
The Navy on Tuesday sent another warship to challenge maritime claims in the Western Pacific, this time in an area claimed by Russia, according...
China moves on PNG-Australia fishery
A $200m Chinese-built fishery plant planned for a Papua New Guinean island could allow Chinese-backed commercial vessels to fish legally in the Torres Strait,...
Hunter class schedule under pressure
By Marcus Hellyer*
The Hunter class’s schedule is under pressure. Granted, the government and Defence are confident they will achieve the milestone of prototyping on...
The submarine capability gap
The 2020 Defence Strategic Update released by the Morrison government on 1 July concluded that Australia’s strategic environment is deteriorating – and deteriorating faster...
Taiwan to build its own submarines
Taiwan's president inaugurated the production of domestically made submarines Tuesday in the southern city of Kaohsiung, in a step forward for the island's defense...
UK to be Europe’s foremost naval power
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced Britain's biggest boost in military spending since the end of the Cold War, as the country looks to...
New US nuclear subs named after WWII boats
The newest Virginia-class submarine will be named the USS Wahoo in honor of the legacies of two previous submarines, including a storied World War...
USS Ford’s vast 5-acre deck
Even for those familiar with the impressive acreage of a Nimitz-class carrier flight deck, the vastness of the Gerald R. Ford's flattop is eye-watering.
While...
US Navy Secretary pushes extra Indo-Pacific role
The United States should boost its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region with a new numbered fleet, possibly based in Singapore, according to the...
US military recognises climate change as key threat
The Defense Department Inspector General's annual list of challenges for the military in the coming year features a newcomer: the long-term threat to installations...