Jet fighter aircraft – five ‘generations’ later, and still counting
Flying Officer Gary Martinic looks at jet fighter aircraft five ‘generations’ later, and still counting.
Next stage in the South Atlantic conflict
By Alex Calvo*
MORE than 30 years after the Falklands War, the South Atlantic remains a focus of tension, given Argentina's refusal to acknowledge the...
China: capability more important than intent
When looking at China, capability more important than intent, Ian Sundstrom argues.
ANI President’s Report 2015
ANI lays strong foundations for future, ANI president RADM Gregory Sammut says in his final President's report. What is the future of navies?
By Dr. Roberto Pereyra
In this article I will try to provide a brief summary of my views on the purpose of navies, the...
World naval developments March 2015
Norman Friedman talks about learning about tracking from Cold War days in his monthly naval update. Pirate numbers near Australia soar
THERE has been a rapid increase in piracy throughout Indonesian waters, with attacks skyrocketing by almost 700% in the past five years.
The increasing risks...
Japan’s Izumo helicopter carrier commissioned
THIS past week, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the lead vessel of its new class of helicopter carrier at a ceremony at the Yokusuka naval base less than 10 miles south of Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city. Danish ships join exercise in Germany
A PHOTO-ESSAY of the Danish Naval Task Group of seven ships visited Kiel Naval Base in Germany recently during the Danish naval exercise FLOTEX. ANZAC frigate upgrade sustains WA jobs
A KEY example of the Department of Defence’s commitment to harnessing WA’s defence sector is the ANZAC Frigate upgrade.