Disaster relief compromising ADF
Australia's war-fighting capability is being compromised by "near-persistent" demands to respond to domestic emergencies, according to findings from a parliamentary inquiry, the ABC reports.
"If...
Chinese semi-submersible in night-time ops
A special strategic semi-submersible ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently conducted its first nighttime operation training, a move analysts said...
China building up bases opposite Taiwan
China is continuously bolstering its military bases along the coastline facing Taiwan, the self-ruled island’s Defense Ministry said in a report Tuesday, as Beijing...
Time to rethink Fleet Auxiliary
By Jennifer Parker*
On 14 December 1944, the Royal Australian Fleet Auxiliary freighting tanker Bishopdale was in the Philippines in San Pedro Bay refuelling Australian...
Ukraine’s success a wake-up call for other navies
Ukraine has grabbed international attention with its asymmetric attacks using explosive-laden “sea drones” against Russian shipping and facilities in the Black Sea. They have...
UK-French drone neutralises mines
Recent sea trials of a remotely operated underwater vehicle proved it is capable of neutralising naval mines, a new milestone for the Franco-British Maritime...
Australia to invest $3b in US shipyards
Australia plans to make a $3 billion AUKUS investment in the US over the next five years for long-lead items and to help fund...
Submarine arrives caked in algae
Here at The War Zone, we’ve seen our fair share of naval vessels looking, how shall we say, worse for wear, the War Zone...
Ukrainian strike redefine maritime warfare
The strikes (12 Sep 2023) by Ukrainian forces on a shipyard in Russian-held Sevastapol is the latest example of the country “redefining” what is...
Chinese carrier grouping shadowed
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Shandong Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Philippine Sea, being shadowed separately by Republic of China Navy...