Australian defence policy objectives, 1945-2015: are we there yet?
Mike Fogarty surveys some developing evolutions within the paradigm of Australian defence policy objectives since World War II (1945-2015). Gibraltar — exposed but valuable
THE recent global maritime security scenario has been deeply affected by several factors that have by necessity, changed the way of approaching and dealing with individual problems at sea, Michael Sanchez argues. Embrace and Encircle? China’s approaches to India and their effect
APEC Manila and South China Sea Joint Development Areas
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting later this month in Manila, the elephant in the room will be the South China Sea, Grenatec reports. Canada’s submarine story
Paul Mitchell, a professor at Canadian Forces College, explores the question of narratives as it relates to Canada’s submarine fleet. Wag the dog? A tale about logistics
Michael Fogarty contends that the supply and movement of armies changed throughout history, along with the social, economic and scientific development of civilisation, in its constituent and evolving progress. CN’s Trafalgar Night address
CN VADM Tim Barrett draws lessons from Trafalgar about the availability of ships. World Naval Developments – October 2015
Norman Friedman compares the Perry and LCS frigates, now the last Perry class has been decommissioned. CN outlines future plans for RAN
The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, outlined plans for the future of the Royal Australian Navy in a speech to the Naval...
Britain’s maritime power — of lack of it
Admiral Lord West of Spithead looks at the history of British maritime power and its economic importance. The full speech is here.