What naval power cannot buy
By Hervé Auffret*
Ships can deter a competitor, compel a rival, and escort a convoy. What they cannot do is build the institutions, relationships, information...
Eight US sailors attempt suicide
Eight sailors who were part of the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted to take their lives during its long deployment in support of...
Largest ADF in 25 years
On 15 September it was announced that in the 2025-26 financial year, the ADF grew to its largest size in a quarter of a...
New Commander of the Fleet
Today marks a significant moment for our Navy as command of the Australian Fleet passes from Rear Admiral Chris Smith AM CSM RAN, to...
Importance of the human factor
By Eleanor Gaudion and Michael Posey*
American maritime strategy in the South China Sea often starts by counting ships. Planners must keep enough hulls forward...
New US Navy Secretary
President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was nominating Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to assume the position full-time.
The former Virginia Senate...
Officer’s political free-speech case begins
Legal action under military law is being taken against U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson, known for his repeated public calls for President Donald...
Strain of long deployments
Annabelle Loma has spoken with her husband only a few times since he attempted to jump overboard from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln...
AUKUS dependent of workforce
By Raelene Lockhorst*
The success of Australia’s nuclear submarine program will depend on whether workforce, education and migration policy can keep pace with defence ambition....
Chief of Navy Change of Command
By Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris
On 7 July the RAN sailed into a new chapter with Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley assuming command from Vice Admiral...