China’s new stealth bomber
The Chinese military is modernizing fast. One of the most interesting and mysterious military projects that Beijing is working on is the Xian H-20 stealth...
Dutton was seeking two Virginia-class subs
Defence was working on a plan before the election to purchase two Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US by 2030 – at least a...
Australia settles with French Naval Group over submarines
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has confirmed that the Australian government has settled with Naval Group for $850 million to conclude the Attack Class submarine...
Plan for RAN to get Virginia class N-subs
Defence was working on a plan before the election to purchase two Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US by 2030 – at least a...
The cost of Australia’s defence
By Marcus Hellyer*
In March, shortly before federal election, the Coalition government released a defence budget that continued its record of delivering the funding it...
China’s naval ambition in Cambodia
A Cambodian naval base being constructed with the assistance of China will include a portion for the exclusive use of the Chinese military, according...
Unmanned US Navy system heads to Indo-Pacific
The US Navy’s Northrop Grumman-built MQ-8C Fire Scout – an autonomous, runway-independent helicopter system – has made its second operational deployment, and first deployment to the Indo-Pacific aboard...
IAEA members must approve Australian N-subs: China
The nuclear submarine project between Australia, the United States and Britain should not begin until all International Atomic Energy Agency members agree, China’s foreign...
N-subs’ affect on other naval resourcing
By Richard Dunley*
Since the AUKUS announcement was made in September last year, a huge amount of ink has been spilled discussing the capabilities of...
Australia’s N-subs and the NPT
By Anastasia Kapetas*
When the AUKUS deal was announced in September, it generated immediate concern from nuclear watchdogs that the pact — which aims to...