Australia must double defence spending to address worsening strategic outlook
By Richard Menhinick*
Given that our relative wealth and strategic position in the region are diminishing, the aptly named ‘Asian century’ brings with it a...
First Japanese lithium-ion equipped sub launched
Japan has launched the first Soryu-class diesel-electric submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries in a first for the program, according to the Nikkei Asia News.
The...
The case for fixed Australian defence white paper cycles
By Mike Kalms and Adam Lockyer
The number of years between Australian defence white papers (DWPs) has been shrinking. Between 1976 and 2009, it averaged...
China challenges Australia in Pacific
By Graeme Dobell*
Australia today sees its strategic interests in the South Pacific directly challenged by China. No longer is China given the benefit of...
The maritime tango in the Indo-Pacific
By Prakash Gopal*
After two deferments and much scepticism, the maiden 2+2 meeting between India and the US was finally held in New Delhi last...
Should Australia go nuclear?
By Paul Dibb*
Australia’s deteriorating strategic outlook raises the question under what conditions should we develop a nuclear weapon of our own? This option was...
Submarine project: Australia’s maritime dreaming
By Associate Professor Maria Rost Rublee*
Australian policymakers need to consider what the country’s defence needs are without being driven by a desire for US...
BAE wins $35m contract in frigate program
The Minister for Defence, Christopher Pyne, has announced Defence and BAE Systems Australia have entered into an Advanced Work Arrangement (AWA) to cover ongoing...
Photo of US-China near miss published
The ABC has published a photo of the near miss between USS Decatur and a Chinese destroyer. Defence reporter Andrew Greene reports: Leaked US...
A working sub fleet – for less than half the cost
By Dr Tom Lewis*
Now we have a new PM, he should look urgently at scrapping the plans for our new submarine fleet. Australia’s present...