The Chinese ‘spy ship’ that wasn’t
By Jennifer Parker*
As Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was about to call a national election on 28 March, a Chinese state-owned marine research vessel...
HMAS Sydney takes part in Bersama Shield
Australia’s role as an active security partner in the Indo-Pacific will continue to strengthen, with the launch of Exercise Bersama Shield 2025.
The annual exercise,...
Industry leaders seek subsea cable security
A group of leading European telecoms and infrastructure providers has called on the EU, UK, and NATO to step up joint efforts to protect...
How do submarines navigate?
Unlike large vessels traveling on the ocean's surface or most other vehicles on the planet, military submarines do not have windows. A submarine's commander...
Taiwan sucking up China’s geopolitical efforts
By Nathan Attrill*
Taiwan has an inadvertent, rarely acknowledged role in global affairs: it’s a kind of sponge, soaking up much of China’s political, military...
Women in combat roles a strength
By Jennifer Parker*
The Ukraine war has been called the bloodiest conflict since World War II. As of July 2024, 10,000 women were serving in...
RN moves to retain and recruit reserves
The UK Ministry of Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and retain personnel within the Royal Navy Reserve, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary for...
New anti-sub sonar drone
Like a spring-loaded toy snake from a tube, the Sea Spear is intended to pop from a mother drone, expand to 50 times its...
AUKUS’s wider reach for technology
With open questions about what countries could join the AUKUS Pillar II technology development effort, a top US admiral this week had a message:...
A critical eye over the Republic of Singapore Navy
By Tom Lewis*
The Navy of Singapore is the most advanced force in South-East Asia. Tiny by comparison with its near neighbours, it nevertheless is...