The finding of Montevideo Maru
The loss and finding the wreck of the Montevideo Maru (with the loss of 850 Australia service members is the subject of an Australian...
Internet boost for US ships and crew
The Navy is testing out the Elon Musk–owned satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access to sailors at sea. It’s part of a bigger...
Report into investigation into unacceptable behaviour in RN subs
A report on the Investigation into Unacceptable Behaviour in the Submarine Service has been published on 4 October. The First Sea Lord Sir Ben...
Exercise Malabar 2024 under way
The Opening Ceremony for Exercise Malabar 2024 took place onboard the frigate INS Satpura at Visakhapatnam naval base in 9 October 2024. The exercise...
Chagos: Britannia waiving the rules
Kate O’Shaughnessy*
The UK government announced last week that it will cede sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The agreement ends an almost 60-year...
Update on loss of HMNZ Manawandui
On 11 October the New Zealand Defence Force issued an update on activities following the loss of HMNZ Manawanui when she struck a reef...
Britain’s ‘root and branch’ review
By Joshua Huminski*
In July 2024, the newly elected Labour government announced that it would undertake a ‘root and branch’ review of the United Kingdom’s...
Naval lessons from Ukraine masterclass
By Jennifer Parker*
Ukraine’s bold naval campaign against Russia in the Black Sea offers crucial lessons for Australia. Despite facing a far superior navy, Ukraine...
Diego Garcia deal protects base
By Euan Graham*
Mauritius is getting sovereignty over the remote Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, but Britain will continue to administer the strategically crucial...
AUKUS: engage youth
By Amanda McCumber*
Despite a push for openness and transparency in communicating the Australian National Defence posture, one group the Australian government is failing to...