The role of cruisers in Russian presence and deterrence
The first of a two-part series on the role cruisers played in the Soviet and Russian Navy. This examines the historical inspiration for developing a cruiser-focused force, concepts of employment, and strategic rationale. Part II (to be published on this site in a week) will focus on how cruisers shaped the environment through forward presence during the Cold War, and how the nature of presence may evolve into the future. South China Sea: the energy dimensions
The regional oil and gas reserves in the South China Sea have become economically and geopolitically less important due to oversupply in the global oil and gas markets, new diversification options and low oil and gas prices. Beijing’s deepwater projects in the South China Sea are not exclusively or primarily driven by commercial factors, Frank Umbach writes. Tasmanian Industry to benefit from record defence spend
The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, outlined the potential of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding plan and the opportunities it presents to local...
Chinese navy ships visit Philippines for first time in seven years
Three Chinese navy ships arrived in the southern Philippine city of Davao on Sunday for a three-day visit, Philippine media reported, amid warming ties...
Minister visits HMAS Arunta in the Gulf
The Minister for Defence, Senator Marise Payne, met with Royal Australian Navy personnel aboard HMAS Arunta in the Persian Gulf. HMAS Arunta is...
HMAS Wollongong deploys to the South West Pacific
HMAS Wollongong has embarked on a voyage to the South West Pacific as part of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) enduring commitment to assist...
Govt welcomes ANAO report into future submarine program
The Government has welcomed the findings of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report on the Future Submarine Competitive Evaluation Process. The Minister for...
Battle of the Coral Sea 75th Anniversary 4-8 May 2017
By Desmond Woods
On the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 it is time to remember the 543 Americans who were killed in the battle. It is also time to remember the contribution made by Australian born Rear Admiral John ( Jack ) Crace, RN in command of the Task Force comprising the RAN and USN Squadron which blocked the Jomard passage to the Japanese ships planning to seize Port Moresby. Raytheon awarded contract to activate first Zumwalt-class destroyer
Raytheon has been awarded a contract to provide engineering services to the U.S. Navy's first Zumwalt-class ship, the USS ZUMWALT.
Included in the services will...
China, Philippines spar over military visit to island
China has protested a visit by Philippine military chiefs to a disputed island in the South China Sea, but Manila maintained on Saturday it...