Danger tying defence spending to GDP
By Marcus Hellyer*
It’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. This is particularly the case with the trajectory of GDP growth.
That’s one of the...
China launches amphibious assault ship
China has reached a new milestone in the expansion of its navy’s capabilities with the launch of the nation’s first amphibious assault ship, navaltoday.com...
Information as a strategic resource
By LCDR Robert “Jake” Bebber, USN
A strategic resource is one for which states compete. Land is the classic example of a strategic resource, but...
Nuship Sydney goes to sea
The Navy’s latest and most exciting addition to the Fleet has set sail for the first time and is currently conducting Builder’s Sea Trials...
RN chief outlines priorities
Three months after his appointment, the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) most senior officer has outlined his five priorities for the transformation of the service.
Speaking at...
2019 Goldrick Seminar a success
The 2019 Goldrick Seminar on Maritime Trade and its implications for Australian Defencewas held at the Australian Defence Force Academy on Wednesday 18 September. The...
Cyber AI and great power rivalry
By Ashok Sharma*
Artificial Intelligence and cyber warfare are emerging as key components in great power rivalry. The international community needs to act fast to...
Second RN carrier sets sail
Britain's latest aircraft carrier has set sail from Rosyth dockyard to begin sea trials for the first time. HMS Prince of Wales, the sister...
Use the north for defence partnerships
By John Coyne and James Rickard*
With Australia’s increasingly contested and uncertain strategic environment, defence diplomacy is more important than ever. The Australian Defence Force’s extensive and...
Australia-US: common vision?
By Peter Jennings*
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is heading to Washington for an official visit and the rare privilege of a state dinner in the...