Why the Afghan venture was worth it
By Ian Dudgeon
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement on 15 April that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would withdraw from Afghanistan by September brings closure...
US Navy offer big retention bonus
The US Navy is offering $100,000 in aviation command retention bonuses to commanders who remain in the service for roughly three more years —...
Why UK wants more nuclear weapons
By Wyn Rees and Azriel Bermant*
In March, the United Kingdom took many nuclear policy experts by surprise with its announcement that it was increasing the...
Indian Navy seeks nuclear subs option
In the backdrop of rapidly expanding Chinese Navy, the Indian Navy wants six SSNs to replace diesel powered conventional attack submarines as Indo-Pacific has...
India boosts it naval might
Indian Navy’s new ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighat, which is the second in the Arihant-class SSBN, is expected to join the service this year,...
Money wasted on tanks while maritime falters
By Greg Sheridan
The most depressing item of expenditure in the federal budget was not even specifically mentioned. But it was there in the weeds,...
RN warships’ inspirational names
Britain’s senior sailor First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin thas announced the names of the Type 31 frigates – which will now be known...
Why China might resile from Taiwan foray
By Clive Williams*
As China continues to assert sovereignty claims over Taiwan in the lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese...
Austal delivers patrol boat to Trinidad and Tobago
Austal Limited (Austal Australia) has delivered two Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG).
The two 58 metre patrol boats, TTS...
The All Black Kiwi and the Red Kangaroo
By Desmond Woods*
This article was first published in the Australian Naval Review, 2020, Issue 1, in June 2020. These articles were available exclusively to...