China sails into disputed waters. Japan protests
Four China Coast Guard boats sailed into Japanese territorial waters in the East China Sea Saturday, further inflaming long-simmering tensions between the two countries.
The...
Pride of PLA Navy to make port call in Hong Kong
The People’s Liberation Army is to make its most visible -appearance in Hong Kong in 20 years, marking the handover anniversary with an unprecedented port call by its first aircraft carrier, the LIAONING, sources told the South China Morning Post. Bigger Australian role in Defence projects
The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, announced this week (June 2017) changes that will strengthen the requirement for Australian involvement in Defence projects.
“We...
USS Fitzgerald: investigate first, blame later
By Capt. Matt Phillips*
In the wake of the Fitzgerald-Crystal collision, many have taken to the internet to examine, theorize or vent about what...
Ric Smith tells of uncertain world in Vernon Parker Oration
The ANI held a very successful 2017 Vernon Parker Oration and Annual Dinner on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at the Hotel Realm in Canberra. Close to 200 ANI members, guests and representatives of industry attended this year's event to hear the Oration delivered by Mr Ric Smith AO PSM on the subject This Uncertain World: It's Not Just Trump. This uncertain world: it’s not just Trump
2017 Vernon Parker Oration Mr Ric Smith AO, PSM 20 June 2017
Vice Admiral Johnston, Ambassador and High Commissioner, Members and friends of the Australian...
Normalising military operations in South China Sea
Countering the Beijing narrative in the South China Sea is crucial, but concrete steps must be taken by the U.S. and the ASEAN countries before these small outposts become bigger militarized stepping stones, Brandon Hughes writes. Naval Infrastructure head announced
The Government has appointed David Knox as interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) Pty Ltd for three months...
Chennai: Next defence shipbuilding hub
L&T Shipbuilding has plans for its Kattupalli Shipyard, just 30 kilometres from Chennai, which could well see the shipyard become a major naval production...
Should some of our Barracudas go nuclear?
By Geoffrey Barker*
Australia’s decision to spend $50 billion on 12 French diesel-electric Shortfin Barracuda submarines reflects a long-established government preference for non-nuclear submarine forces....