Zumwalt aces rough-sea testing
The stealth destroyer Zumwalt aced its rough seas testing, leaders from Naval Sea Systems Command said in a recent release, DefenseNews reports.
Engineers from the...
UK seeks ideas on sea-launched unmanned weapons
The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking information on the potential for industry provide assisted launch and arrested recover systems for a range of...
New support for captain’s Covid response
The US Navy has repeatedly blamed Capt. Brett Crozier for the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt last...
Boost Guam defences, US admiral says
The U.S. must upgrade defensive systems in Guam to protect Americans -- including a growing number of troops and military equipment there -- from...
Aussie-NZ goodwill replenished
The crew of HMAS Hobart used a replenishment-at-sea exercise to pass gifts to the crew of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest ship, HMNZS...
Analysis of South China Sea tensions
By Carlyle Thayer
The Thayer Consultancy is working on a series of reports concerning recent developments in the South China Sea. The reports will focus...
US approves patrol aircraft sale to Germany
The United States' State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Germany of Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and associated support,...
New weapons to boost sea defence
Three new ship-based weapons being developed by the Navy—solid state lasers (SSLs), the electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), and the gun-launched guided projectile (GLGP), also known...
Australia and India’s maritime role
In recent years – and for good reason - the strategic commentariat in both Australia and India has become increasingly concerned with the rise...
PM should stand up to French over subs: Hewson
By John Hewson*
Scott Morrison has a unique opportunity to show some backbone, to stand up to the French and Defence in relation to one...