French sonar: world-class technology
Nicole Forrest Green speaks with Alexis Morel, CEO of Thales Underwater Systems France, and a Vice President of the Thales Group, about the organisation’s strengths and superiority in the field of underwater acoustics. Shipbuilders join forces for frigate program
Australian naval shipbuilders have joined forces for Australia's Future Frigates program in partnership with the overseas designer yet to be chosen by the government.
“The...
Canada commits $60b for 15 new navy ships
As part of its long-awaited defence policy report, Canada has committed to building all 15 surface combatant ships at a projected cost of up...
Pentagon remarks called ‘irresponsible’
Beijing dismissed a Pentagon report about China's military development on Wednesday, saying the country is justified in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"The report,...
US nuclear-powered attack sub visits S Korean port
A US nuclear-powered attack submarine arrived in the southern port city of Busan on Tuesday in what appears to be another show of Washington's...
Chinese navy hits India wall
Strategic concerns wrapped in red tape have shut three Chinese naval ships out of an Indian port. Beijing had proposed a visit by three...
Australians in aviation ‘at the beginning’
Centenary of Naval Aviation. Address by CDRE Chris Smallhorn. Commander Fleet Air Arm. Australia’s engagement with Naval Aviation commenced just one year after the Royal Navy. In my view it is by no quirk of fate, we Australians were in aviation at the beginning – and much of it started right here on the South Coast of NSW. Australia and Fiji Navies on exercise
Royal Australian Navy patrol boat HMAS Wollongong has completed an official visit to Fiji, including a four-day exercise within Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone with...
SMEs to get bigger defence cut
The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, has announced the signing of new Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program Agreements with Northrop Grumman and BAE...
Maritime women’s leadership grants available
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s maritime sector. The initiative is...