The fight to know (on the seas)
Jack Whitacre says that today’s maritime security hinges on information and looks at navies' fight to know. China’s defence spending: settling in for slow growth?
China’s recent defence budget increase of seven percent is the lowest in more than 25 years. It could signal a new round of belt-tightening for the People’s Liberation Army. Nevertheless, Beijing is unlikely to pull back from its long-term commitment to build a modern, 21st Century military.
Austal opens new patrol boat shipbuilding facility
Western Australian naval shipbuilder Austal has inaugurated a facility dedicated to its Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) project, it was announced on 8 March.
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Maritime profession of arms now in dangerous waters?
Tom Bayley, CAPT (ret.) USN looks at how best to uphold the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment, which are more than just words or concepts. They must be guiding principles for the conduct its members. UK abandons submarine-completion projections
THE UK government has said it will no longer publish expected completion dates for Barrow-built submarines.
Responding to a question from North Durham MP Kevan...
Thai Deputy PM: Thailand in submarine purchase talks.
Thailand's Deputy PM says parliament has approved the purchase of one submarine, but did not specify which country could sell the submarine, The Nation...
US Navy ship has dangerous encounter with Iranian navy frigate
Iran’s belligerence in the Persian Gulf continues as it threatens a US Navy ship again. A US Navy ship had a dangerous run-in with...
South China Sea: Beijing defends construction, US sends Navy ship
Chinese officials sent the world notice this week that Beijing would defend its claim over the South China Sea.
As Beijing sent 13 fighter jets,...
$213 million upgrade to Garden Island
A $213 million upgrade to the Navy’s Garden Island facility in Sydney will improve Defence operations, enhance national security and create hundreds of jobs.
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Australia and the Philippines: strategic allies and partners
Nicole Forrest Green speaks with Defense Secretary Defin N. Lorenzana of the Republic of the Philippines for the ANI