One bureaucrat’s $26billion sign-off on new Canadian naval fleet
By Michael Den Tandt
A SOLE-SOURCE deal involving naval shipbuilding contracts worth $26 billion was signed on behalf of the government of Canada by...
The changing direction of India’s maritime strategy
By Preetam Kaushik Business
INDIA'S latest maritime strategy document, released by the Navy recently, was noted for its title-'Ensuring Secure Seas'-which pointed to...
Russia, Indonesia discuss joint shipyard project
RUSSIA'S United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) is holding talks with Indonesian companies over building a shipyard in Indonesia, the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade...
Oil rush may spur China rethink on S. China Sea development
By Jiang Zongqiang and Kang Lin
IN THE resource-rich South China Sea, China's main exploitation and exploration efforts have traditionally focused on the northern...
Piracy Surges in South East Asia
By Aiswarya Lakshmi
THE surge of piracy in South-East Asia waters continues as ships passing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore are falling victim...
Danger of inflation in ship procurement
Ryan Dean offers a reminder on the dangers of inflation in Canada’s defence procurement efforts. The air-sea battle
In what circumstances would air and sea be employed against each other? Over what would China and the US actually choose to use force? Once Australia forms our own views on these questions in what circumstances would Australia judge that it should also employ force? Join the debate.
A retired RAN lieutenant reflects – An AS 519 journal for 2015
Mike Fogarty looks at views on military strategy as we await the Defence White paper. From Eagle’s Nest to Soaring High in the Skies
A Discussion of the Value, Training & Future of the Australian Air Force Cadets, and a Short History of the Broader Cadet Movement in Australia
By Gary Martinic New Algerian frigate
The new Algerian Navy MEKO A200 class frigate PN 910 has conducted its first sea trials in the Baltic Sea. Photo Michael Nitz.