CN launches National Marine Science Plan
CN launches National Marine Science Plan US won’t have carrier in Gulf for at least 2 months
The US Navy will not be able to keep an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf for much of the fall season, according to a Navy official. FGS Augsburg photo essay
FGS Augsburg (F213) is a frigate of type F122 (also called Bremen-class) of the German navy and the seventh unit (of eight) of that class. She is the third ship to carry that name in any German navy so far. Photos by Michael Nitz. Avoiding conditions for an Asia-Pacific cold war
Guest post for Chinese Military Strategy Week by Jack McKechnie*
THE People’s Republic of China’s new Military Strategy white paper indicating China’s military strategy is a positive step towards transparency, but comparison with the recent U.S. National Military Strategy (NMS) reveals a significant difference and ominous implications of future paths. World naval developments – July 2015
By Norman Friedman looks at the implications of the Chinese national stock market free-fall. Key to acquisition success
Admiral John Richardson, President Barack Obama's nominee for chief of naval operations, cited four principles as critical to successful acquisition programs:
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Centenary of ANZAC Legal History Symposium.
Centenary of ANZAC Legal History Symposium.
Law, War and Memory: The Nation, the Profession and Defence.
Old Teachers College, Armidale. 10-11 November 2015.
Full program is here.
Russia launches spy ship to track US missile defence
RUSSIA inducted a new-generation spy ship into the Northern Fleet on 26 July during navy day celebrations. The new vessel will be tasked with monitoring U.S. anti-missile defenses on the high seas, a navy spokesman said. Russian Navy to get more than 20 Ship-Borne fighter jets by year’s end
THE Russian Navy is to get more than 20 Ship-Borne fighter jets by year's end. The warplanes will serve as a backbone for a new aviation unit within the Northern Feet. HMS Sutherland begins its new service with a BANG
A ROYAL Navy Devonport-based frigate has started its new role following an extensive refit with a serious bang. Sutherland, known as The Fighting Clan, has once again proven her fighting worth by firing her 4.5in main gun for the first time since coming out of refit in March.