High stakes for Tokyo in Australian submarines
If Japan secures the Australian submarine deal, it looks likely that Australia–Japan relations will move up several notches, especially in the security and defence realms, and the US will be a strategic winner, Purnendra Jain, of the University of Adelaide, writes.
Oiler shipbuilding program: background and issues for Congress
By Ronald O'Rourke Specialist in Naval Affairs, Congressional Research Service. March 15, 2016
The John Lewis (TAO-205) class oiler shipbuilding program, previously known as...
Frigate replacement short list on the way
Rand Corp., a think tank, is due to conclude a short list of competitors this month for Australia’s tender for nine frigates to replace the Anzac warship, Hervé Boy, a DCNS business development manager said on March 16, according to Business News. 
USS Hartford breaks through Arctic sea ice
Astonishing video of USS Hartford surfacing through Arctic ice pack. US Navy video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSE9Zjh364M
Zumwalt leaves for final trials
The guided missile destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) left today for a final set of builder’s trails ahead of an expected delivery to the U.S. Navy next month. Map of oceans looking scarier, US admiral says.
The map of the oceans is looking scarier than just a couple of years ago, according to US chief of naval operations, Admiral John Richardson. He explores what can be done.
Adm. John Richardson said Thursday at the McAleese/Credit Suisse FY 2017 Defense Programs Conference that a map of the oceans today looks scarier than it did even a couple years ago – 
The future of the US Navy DDG-51and DDG-1000 destroyer programs is looked at in a background report for Congress. France chases Australian submarine order
France has sent its largest business delegation in nearly two decades to Australia, talking up the economic benefits of its bid for a A$50-billion...
Riding two horses at once: wither the Indian Navy?
The International Fleet Review recently held at the Indian port of Vishakhapatnam was a display of togetherness amongst the world's navies and at the same time a striking demonstration of India's naval aspirations. India's naval revival will be significant for the emerging strategic seascape in the Indo-Pacific area, By Geoffrey Till writes.
. Japanese sub to be in Australian exercise
JAPAN'S most advanced Soryu attack submarine will take part in in joint military exercises with Australia next month, its Ministry of Defence said, in...