World naval developments July 2017

New memorial to recognise lost submariners
A major milestone in the history of Australian submarines and those who served in them will be recognised in a special ceremony on Sydney...
Five Eyes alliance queried for US influence
Five Eyes is the oldest and most prominent intelligence alliance in the world. But does Australia’s membership in the alliance expose it to undue influence by US interests, Professor Andrew O'Neil asks.
Cheaper, deadlier A2/AD weapons make a strong Navy a necessity, not a luxury.

Indonesia protecting South China Sea territory against ‘foreign’ threats
Southeast Asia’s largest economy is defending its maritime rights within the disputed South China Sea in a perceived act against Chinese encroachment. Indonesia has...
Early findings blame Navy crew for Fitzgerald collision: sources
Initial findings into the June 17 collision between the Navy destroyer FITZGERALD and a civilian cargo ship in the Philippine Sea reveal that the...
US to monitor Russian-Chinese naval drills in Baltic Sea
By John Vandiver
US European Command is monitoring a series of coming exercises between Russia and China in the Baltic Sea, warning Moscow to...