Strategic maritine balancing in Sino-Indian foreign policy
Not only have the mountain passes and peaks of the Himalayas become zones for potential conflict, where in the past they served as natural buffers, but the shared space of the Indo-Pacific also links the interests and security concerns of present day India and China, Ryan Kuhns says in his analysis of Sino-Indian relations. Rediscovering the art of strategic thinking
AT A time when global instability and uncertainty are undeniable, the demand for astute American global strategic leadership is greater than ever. Unfortunately, tactical superficiality and parochial policies of convenience are undermining joint strategic leader development and the ability to operate effectively around the world, Daniel H. McCauley argues.
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Impacts of the robotics age on naval force structure planning
By Jeffrey E. Kline, CAPT, USN (ret)*
THIS paper’s theme is that our overly platform-focused naval force structure planning and acquisition system is burdened with...
CN’s Anzac speech marks passing of two WWII veterans
CN's Anzac speech marks passing in the past year of two World War II veterans -- Gavin Campbell (pictured) and Tom Uren. France wins contract to build submarines
France has won the contract to build Australia’s new submarine fleet Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced today (26 April 2016).
He said DCNS was awarded...
US to give Philippines eye in sky to track South China Sea activity
The United States will transfer an observation blimp to the Philippines to help it track maritime activity and guard its borders amid rising tensions...
Maritime awareness project starts with South China Sea
With the United States and the Philippines now conducting joint transits of the South China Sea and conducting joint exercises on the home islands,...
First Japanese sub since WWII enters Sydney Harbour
The Soryu-class submarine Hakuryu (pictured) arrived in Sydney Friday (22 April 2016) — the first time a Japanese sub has entered the harbour since World War II. ANZAC frigate gets upgrade
The sixth of eight ANZAC-class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy has been undocked by BAE Systems Australia after major modernisation work, UPI reports. The upgrades were to the combat management system of HMAS Parramatta, with the addition of a new infrared search-and-track system, and a new dual navigation radar. Subs decision in the next week
The Federal Government is preparing to announce the successful bidder for Australia's new fleet of submarines in the next week, the ABC's political editor...