HMNZS Manawanui: human error blamed
Interim Report on HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
HMNZS Manawanui that grounded and sunk off the coast of Samoa was lost as a result of human error,...
New study to look at Middle East veterans and families
The Returned Services League of Australia (RSLA) has launched a major initiative to research the impacts on veterans and their families as a result...
Australia gives 14 RHIBs to Ukraine
Australia will provide 14 rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) to Ukraine, as part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to support Ukraine in its...
Holy trinity of recruitment upset
By Jennifer Parker*
The Australian Defence Force is missing an opportunity in shifting the focus of its recruitment drive away from the three armed services...
US Navy to establish Naval Strategic Studies Group
On 31 October the US Navy announced that it is establishing a Naval Strategic Studies Group (NSSG) program in January 2024 administered by the...
New naval research centre in Tasmania
The University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College will host a new Naval Research Centre in partnership with Navantia Australia, Australian Defence Magazine reports.
The partnership...
Royal Fleet Review
On 22 October a Royal Fleet Review was held on Sydney Harbour for their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The ship’s taking...
US debt a security risk for Australia
By John Powers*
The most likely threat to long-term national security is not from the wars in Ukraine or Israel. It's not from China's provocative...
Chief of Navy receives Singaporean award
On 16 October it was announced that the Royal Australian Navy’s Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was conferred the Meritorious Service Medal...
New Russian naval planning organisation
In August 2024 President Vladimir Putin, issued Presidential Executive Order On the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation. The Maritime Board includes the Council...