Navy commissions new 822X Squadron to operate unmanned aerial systems
A Commissioning Ceremony at HMAS Albatross (Oct 2018) marked a major milestone in the Royal Australian Navy’s capability to operate unmanned aerial systems in...
Lockheed Martin selected for Canada’s next generation of warships
By Murray Brewster of CBC News
A group of companies led by multinational defence giant Lockheed Martin has been selected as the preferred designer for...
2018 ACT Blamey Oration. ANI discount
The United Services Institute of the Australian Capital Territory is offering full ANI members a discount for the 2018 ACT Blamey oration – the...
Australia needs a clear national security strategy
By Jim Molan*
Bob Moyse recently raised a number of issues that are vital for the future of Australia’s security. He argues that debates about...
Should nuclear-powered subs be part of Australia’s future?
By Peter Briggs*
Australia’s rapidly deteriorating strategic circumstances have caused me to review my earlier stance on the navy’s future submarine requirements and the case...
$90bn naval upgrade ‘not enough’
By Chris Barrie*
Last year, Professor Roger Bradbury and I questioned whether or not there was an unacceptable risk of the world “sleepwalking” into war.
We...
VADM Barrett’s change of command speech
Speech by VADM Tim Barrett Address: Change of Command Ceremony. 6 July 2018. Russell*
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne; Shadow Assistant...
Turning the dial on international broadcasting
By Shane McLeod and Jonathan Pryke*
Right when Australia finds itself with serious strategic interests in its neighbourhood, it has managed to turn its once...
Japan’s advice to Australia to co-exist with China
By Yuichi Takatsuka*
Japan’s Shinzo Abe now ranks as one of the region’s most experienced prime ministers, and will likely meet with Australia’s newest leader,...
Government faces tough decisions on transition to future submarines
By Marcus Hellyer
The transition from the Collins-class submarines to the future submarine fleet will be longer and more complex than any previous capability transition...