Chinese People’s Liberation Army Naval vessels
Michael Nitz of the Naval Press Service put together this portfolio of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Naval vessels.
Oz sub tender ‘narrows to Japanese and French, Germans losing’
THE competition for a A$50 billion ($34.55 billion) contract to build Australia's next submarine fleet is narrowing to a race between Japan and France...
Is the UK back as a carrier force?
By Ben Ho Wan Beng
The United Kingdom’s new national security document – the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 (SDSR 2015) – was released to much fanfare. This document has been generally well received in the defense community with most analysts believing that the review’s proposed changes would profoundly boost Britain’s military capabilities in the coming years. Shipping unscathed as China flights raise South China Sea tension
CHINA'S growing military presence in the South China Sea has drawn warnings from the United States that Beijing is seeking to exert control over one of the world's most important sea lanes, but so far the shipping industry seems less concerned.
US Navy to deploy hunter-killer pack of ships to Asia-Pacific
By David Larter, Navy Times
THE surface Navy’s top officer announced on Tuesday the deployment of a surface action group this spring in a move to make the surface fleet more formidable against sophisticated adversaries.
New Israeli submarine
Michael Nitz of Naval Press Service took these photos of the new Israeli Navy Dolphin II-class submarine, INS Rahav.
The submarine has been handed...
Russian research ship returns to Arctic after 30 years
FOR first time in 30 years the Russian Navy oceanographic research ship ADMIRAL VLADIMIRSKY is performing a cruise to the Antarctic, says press centre of RF Defence Ministry.
Guided missile frigate launched in Surabaya
PT PAL has launched the first out of the two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy...
Falklands: neither side ready for war
By W. Alejandro Sanchez
ARGENTINA has requested that the United Kingdom engage in diplomatic talks regarding control of the Falkland Islands, or Islas Malvinas, depending on which side you support. As the islands will not change hands anytime soon, with London citing a 2013 referendum as proof of the Falklanders’ desire to remain in the UK, the dispute will continue.
The Royal Australian Navy and strategic deterrence
Should Australia always have a submarine at sea, deployed, unlocated as a deterrent? Join the debate.