Improving defence industry’s performance
By Roland Stephens*
With AUKUS and the defence strategic review, we now have some clarity on Australia’s defence capability needs, but the ‘how’ of delivery...
AUKUS subs: what of Australian content?
By Peter Briggs*
British media reports indicate that the UK Ministry of Defence intends to sign a contract with BAE Systems for the ‘detailed design...
Russia flags Arctic arrogance
A group of scientists from the Russian Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute unveiled a 1,400 square metre white-blue-red Russian flag on the sea ice...
Australia’s $1.7bn missile spend
The acquisition of some of the most powerful and technologically advanced weapons systems the ADF has fielded will enhance Australia’s ability to target enemies...
South Korea’s path to nuclear subs
In last April’s Washington Declaration, South Korea and the United States agreed to strengthen extended deterrence by creating the NCG (Nuclear Consultative Group). Regular...
China says it has way to better detect submarines
China may have landed on a way to better detect stealth nuclear submarines, a development that could jeopardize US operations in the contested South...
Distance: a tyranny or an asset?
By Sam Roggeveen*
Paul Dibb’s critique of my Australian Foreign Affairs essay, ‘Target Australia: Is the alliance making us less safe?’, falls into three broad...
Navantia Australia awarded DDG Platform Systems Design contract
Navantia Australia has been engaged by the Commonwealth of Australia as the Platform Systems Designer for the SEA4000 Phase 6 Hobart Class Guided Missile...
Future naval battles fought from land
The US may have the most advanced navy in the world — but as Pentagon officials have openly warned, China’s strategy to counter it...
Shipbuilders queue for Australian business
As Australia awaits a critical review of its naval posture, international shipbuilding firms are already lining up their pitches to help build any new...