The thinking professional v the practical officer
On the evening of 26 February 2015 the Center for International Maritime Security held the first annual Forum for Authors and Readers (#CFAR15). The...
Europe’s quest for vessels of the future
IN RECOGNITION of the need to reinforce targeted R&D and innovation efforts, interests across the European maritime industry have joined forces in the Vessels...
Turkey extends naval mission in Gulf of Aden
EXPERTS agree that Turkey's decision to extend its mandate in NATO's operation in the Gulf of Aden is strategically important.
Turkey's parliament approved on February...
France, Germany, Japan in running for Australian submarine deal
AUSTRALIA has said France, Germany and Japan were potential partners to design and build its next generation of submarines, in what will be its...
Contract for RN’s frigates
An £859 million investment in the next generation of Royal Navy frigates, sustaining 1,700 jobs across the country, has been announced by the Government.
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Russia makes history: 4 subs constructed simultaneously
FOUR of the most advanced nuclear-powered submarines in the world are now simultaneously under construction at Russia's Sevmash shipyard for the first time in the country's modern history, Russia media reported. Submarines media articles
The Guardian's Lenore Taylor explains what is going on with the submarine project
Christopher Skinner comments: The insight from Lenore Taylor in The Guardian that...
LCDR David Barnes RAN
THE following has been passed to members of the submarine community by Captain Matt Buckley RAN, Commander Australian Submarine Force.
It is with great sadness...
Japan to develop remote-controlled underwater probe
TWO Japanese government bodies are working to develop technology for a remote-controlled probe capable of conducting surveys for underwater resources.
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth...
Naval build-up in the Philippines
By Armando J. Heredia*
LIKE many of its regional peers, the Philippines is in the midst of a defense buildup, motivated in no small part...