Protecting UK’s supply chains
By Basil Germond*
The security and prosperity of the United Kingdom (UK) overwhelmingly depends on the global maritime supply chain. This also includes the supply...
Big USN-RAN naval-drone exercise
Australia and the United States have wrapped up the “signature” stage of a three-week (October 2024) naval drone exercise at Australia’s Jarvis Bay, part...
Russia and Indonesia to hold naval exercise
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL)and the Russian Navy will stage the naval exercise the Latma Orruda 2024 in the Surabaya area on 4-8 November. Latma...
Japanese warship conducts JSF flight trials
On 21 October the US Navy announced that one of their F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s 27,000 tonne Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS...
$7bn RAN missile buy
On 22 October it was announced by the Australian Government it will bolster RAN’s air and missile defence under a $7 billion agreement with...
Keel laying of Singapore’s first multi-role combat ship
On 23 October the Keel Laying Ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) was held at ST Engineering...
China ups radar facilities in South China Sea
As China increasingly engages in what the US calls dangerous behavior against its regional neighbors in the contentious South China Sea, Beijing also aims...
China’s missile test show disrespect for Pacific
By Adam Ziogas*
China’s launch of a missile with a dummy warhead across the Pacific on 25 September and responses from Beijing and Paris reveal...
Receiving allies crucial, Norway says
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman came north via the English Channel and teamed up with the UK Carrier HMS Prince...
RN’s first steps with AI
By Francis Heritage*
In September 2023, the Royal Navy (RN) advertised the launch of the Naval AI Cell (NAIC), designed to identify and advance AI...