Big themes: anti-access and area denial
Australia will adopt a defense strategy of denial, developing anti-access and area denial capabilities including longer range missiles to prevent an adversary from entering...
A jarring note amid strong chords
By Sam Roggeveen*
On first impressions, there is a great deal to like in the Labor government’s first major statement on defence policy, National Defence....
DSR does not go far enough
There had better be a lot more to the Defence Strategic Review than what the government revealed on Monday (24 April 2023), Bradley Perrett...
Review falling short on climate change
Matt McDonald*
It was pitched as the “most significant” shift in Australia’s armed forces in decades. And among the headline announcements, climate change was recognised...
Most significant review in 40 years
By Adam Lockyer*
Before the release (24 April 2023) of the government’s defence strategic review, Defence Minister Richard Marles said it would be the most...
US admiral to view RAN fleet
A former US admiral, who has previously chaired Australia's expert shipbuilding advisory panel, has been handed a new job leading another review of the...
Defence Strategy Review released
The public version of the Defence Strategic Review was released on 24 April 2023. Also released were the Government’s response to the Review, and...
Australia: Emphasis moved to the sea
Australia will slash its planned purchase of Infantry Fighting Vehicles(IFVs) from 450 to 129 as part of a broader strategic shift outlined in a...
The future of aircraft carriers
By Dmitry Filipoff*
The aircraft carrier has been the main striking arm of the U.S. Navy for decades, but distributed warfighting demands something new. (Center...
Iceland to allow N-ships in to port
The IcelandicMinister of Foreign Affairs has informed the US government that the Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines will be allowed to make short stops in Iceland...