Inside France’s newest nuclear submarine
Leading Navies are secretive about the full capabilities of their submarines. In a rare privilege, Naval News has been allowed aboard the French Navy's...
Australia moves on sea-mine acquisition
By Greg Mapson*
Now that the cacophony surrounding Australia’s submarine decision and the AUKUS announcement has quietened somewhat, it’s timely to mention a much smaller...
Austal delivers patrol boat bound for PNG
Austal Australia has delivered the 13th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, NUSHIP Francis Agwi, was then gifted by...
Metal pirates threaten AE1
Scavengers, trophy hunters and “metal pirates” are looting the treasures under the seas – and there are fears Australia’s first submarine could be next,...
N-subs: militarism lacking strategy
By Sian Troth*
Australia’s intentions to acquire nuclear powered submarines raise an important question: what are the submarines for? It appears that strategic rationale has...
New maritime strategy (part 2)
By Robert C. Rubel*
Congresswoman Elaine Luria has called for the development of a new maritime strategy. Among its purposes would be the rationalization of...
Botched response to Bonhomme Richard fire
Alleged arson by a junior sailor started the fire aboard the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard last summer, but a botched response at all...
An integrated report on national resilience
By Peter Jones*
The final report, Australia – a Complacent Nation, from the Institute for Integrated Economic Research - Australia (IIER-A) and Global Access Partners...
China denies N-missile test
China has denied reports that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year, insisting instead that it was a routine spacecraft check, the...
French get new patrol boat
UFAST successfully launched the first patrol boat (known as VFM) meant for the Fusiliers Marin (Navy Riflemen) force. This is an important milestone for...