Zero-emission container vessel on the way
Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy is reinforcing its position as one of the sector’s prime innovators after signing a new deal with Holland Shipyards...
Congress urged to expedite N-subs
A former leading commander of the US navy in the Indo-Pacific has urged Congress to fast-track development of Australia’s nuclear submarines, warning the AUKUS...
Nuclear advantage remains unexplained
Of all the places to drop a bombshell about Australia’s quest for new submarines, could Defence Minister Richard Marles have picked a worse one...
Taiwan Navy on alert after Chinese activity
Taiwan has scrambled fighter jets, put its navy on alert and activated missile systems in response to 34 Chinese military aircraft and nine warships operating...
New generation of Chinese frigates
China is building its next-generation frigate with a design indicative of increased global deployments and features to match the latest US naval combatants, Asia...
N-subs: frying pan to fire
There is an old saying that if you find yourself in a hole, the best course of action is to stop digging, Albert Palazzo*...
Dry-dock closures and AUKUS N-subs
The US Navy has abruptly suspended submarine repair work at four West Coast dry docks, prompting fresh concerns about the AUKUS agreement just weeks...
India conducts its largest war game
The maritime exercise TROPEX 2023 is underway. It is the Indian Navy’s major operational level exercise and is conducted biennially. TROPEX 2023 is the...
RN gets anti-mine drone-support vessel
The RN has bought a ship for £40m to launch and support underwater drones which will find and destroy sea mines. The yet to...
Crisis in tanker capacity
By Stephen M. Carmel*
The Department of Defense is projected to need on the order of one hundred tankers of various sizes in the event...