Role of Fremantle’s subs in Pacific war
By Michael Sturma
An adapted excerpt from the new Naval Institute Press book
DURING the early months of the Pacific war, Allied submarines retreated from the...
Australia and India increase naval co-operation
The second Australia-India Defence Minister’s dialogue concluded in New Delhi on 2 September 2015. The meet was chaired by visiting Australian Minister of Defence...
Zumwalt-class photo essay
The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 1000 is floated out of dry dock at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard.
Photo 1: The USS...
Pondering Hitler’s legacy

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Is it time for an Australian coastguard?
From Tim Coyle
KIM Beazley floated this concept some years ago and labelled it ‘a cop on the beat’. The idea was dropped presumably because...
Validation of Australian maritime role
Comment from Christopher Skinner
On 7th August the Prime Minister announced a continuous naval shipbuilding program in Australia for the future frigate (SEA 5000) and...
XRAN party aboard HMAS Sydney
Commissioned in 1983, HMAS Sydney will be the platform for a memorable evening. We look forward to hearing from the CO and distinguished guests,...
Indonesian Navy to protect coral reefs
By Mervyn Piesse*
PROTECTING reefs that are recognised internationally for their ecological significance could provide a boost to the Indonesian President’s maritime doctrine and assist in securing marine food security.