China’s dedicated drone carrier
China has built the world's first dedicated drone carrier. The ship has not been reported however and many of the circumstances surrounding it remain...
HMAS Huon to decommission
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will decommission the Minehunter Coastal (MHC), HMAS Huon, on 30 May 2024. Huon was commissioned into the RAN on 15 May...
Looker for cheaper way to zap cheap drones
The toll of expending expensive surface fleet weapons to take out cheap Houthi drones, anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles in the Red Sea has...
Philippines to bolster Coastguard
On 16 May it was reported that in response to increased Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) a bill has been tabled...
Budget 2024: hoping for the best
The Albanese government has unveiled its third budget. ASPI experts across defence, cybersecurity and technology, the Pacific, climate and critical minerals give their first...
Explanation for Chinese flare drop
By Justin Burke*
During the Cold War, it was not unheard of for Soviet ships to attempt to disrupt US naval operations by “shouldering” vessels,...
Work ahead for AUKUS Pillar II
AUKUS will bring both opportunities and challenges to Australia’s defence industry, requiring an active effort by Canberra to better empower local businesses to compete...
Ukraine’s new Black Sea sub
Already severely battered, Russia could have concerns for its cruisers and patrol boats in the Black Sea, dayFREURO reports. Dominant thanks to its swarms...
Bigger AUKUS, more security
By Ashok Sharma*
AUKUS is a program with big promises for reinforcing regional security through technology transfer and multination force interoperability. Bringing Japan into the...
US Navy shipbuilders: technology dawdlers
One reason the U.S. Navy is behind on its shipbuilding goals is that it’s been slow to embrace the kinds of digital-design tools that...