China’s cable cutting theatre
A weekend headline from the South China Morning Post declaring “China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable-cutter that could reset the world order” caught plenty...
GDP percent is wrong defence measure
By Jennifer Parker
The Australian Government has repeatedly said that we’re facing “the most complex and challenging strategic environment since the Second World War”. This...
Unseen sacrifice in the Silent Service
By George Allison, UK Defence Journal
Beneath the vast, unforgiving ocean, hidden from the world and far removed from everything we take for granted, a...
RN’s new autonomous anti-mine system
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of its first Maritime Mine Counter Measure (MMCM) system, UK Defence Journal reports.
The new autonomous mine-hunting technology, developed...
UK leads NATO anti-sub force
The UK is leading NATO’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Smart Defence Initiative, focusing on the rapid exploitation of maritime uncrewed systems to strengthen undersea surveillance...
US marine and sailors arrive in Darwin
U.S. Marines and sailors have arrived in Australia’s Northern Territory to kick off the 14th annual rotation of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin...
Report on Columbia-class submarine
The following is the March 18, 2025 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress.
The...
Japan to test two UUVs
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has announced that it has acquired two types of underwater gliders : The SeaExplorer X2 and the Slocum...
Australia should revive merchant navy
By Victor Abramowicz*
Australia’s vulnerability to maritime trade disruption is well recognised. International shipping moves some 99 per cent of the nation’s traded goods by...
Navantia wins RAN design contract
Navantia Australia has announced it has won the Designer Support Contract with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Under the contract, Navantia will provide comprehensive...