PLA ups use of civilian vessels to move troops
By Michael Dahm and Conor M. Kennedy*
The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has been increasing its ability to use civilian roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ferries to move...
Why the US is preparing undersea
As Russia and China bolster their own submarine fleets and capabilities, the U.S. Navy has renewed its focus on undersea threats and has labeled...
US Navy launches Mid-East drone taskforce
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet said Wednesday it will launch a new task force that incorporates airborne, sailing and underwater drones after years...
RAN and Indian Navy conducted ‘AUSINDEX’
The frigate HMAS Warramunga, the submarine HMAS Rankin and an Indian Navy Task Group comprising IN Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt, under the Command of Flag...
Chinese Coast Guard’s greater reach
By Daniel J. Kostecka*
The China Coast Guard (CCG) is growing in capability, capacity, and confidence. With an established presence throughout China’s “near seas” in...
Minister compares CCP action with 1930s
The following is a key excerpt from an address by Defence Minister Peter Dutton to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, followed by...
Fall in militarily useful UK vessels
‘Militarily-useful’ vessels are defined as vessels that could be requisitioned in appropriate circumstances in support of the UK armed forces. The number of such...
Afghanistan: now it’s the Navy’s turn
By Paul McLeary of Politico
The American military’s involvement in Afghanistan could soon become largely the Navy’s responsibility, an ironic twist for a counterterrorism mission...
Building on partnership with PNG
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have a strong and enduring security partnership, based on a shared vision for a secure and prosperous region,...
RAN delivers decal unit to Indon island
The Royal Australian Navy has supported an Australian non-government organisation’s efforts to help an Indonesian community solve water supply and plastic pollution problems, contactairlandandsea...