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...
New Congressional report on US Navy force structure
The Congressional Research Service released on 19 April its latest Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress report.
The current and...
Xi inspects PLA-N in southern theatre command
On 11 April Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected the Navy in the Southern Theatre Command. President Xi, who is also General Secretary of the...
US Navy: better readiness and more ships
What happens when the chief of naval operations wants more money for readiness — maintenance, spare parts, munitions and training time — to create...