Partnering in the Pacific
Australia, New Zealand and the United States should help create an ASEAN-style forum for Pacific island nations to discuss security and manage geopolitical challenges,...
India’s new anti-submarine helicopter lands
India’s maritime surveillance operations and anti-submarine warfare capability were significantly boosted when a US-made MH-60R helicopter undertook its first sea landing onboard an Indian...
New Canadian multi-mission aircraft
Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada Are Collaborating to Deliver Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft.
A Bombardier press release says:
Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada are...
US leaders waking up to Chinese challenge
By Ryan D. Martinson*
American leaders have finally awakened to the challenges posed by an ascendant People’s Republic of China (PRC). (Center for International Maritime...
US Navy steps up Hormuz patrols
The U.S. Navy and regional partners are bolstering the rotation of ships and aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to curb...
RNZN to replace helicopters
A new Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) project has been initiated that will see the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN’s) existing eight SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters...
Uncrewed maritime systems on the rise
By George Galdorisi*
While it will take years to unpack all of the lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine, one method that has...
Korea goes for electric destroyers
By Ko Dong-hwan*
The Republic of Korea Navy is set to possess the country's first electric-powered attack ship, a key asset for the national maritime...
Call for easier Australian defence imports
A new report calls on the Biden Administration to grant Australia a blanket exemption from the export restrictions known as ITAR, in order to...
RN heading for uncrewed aircraft
At the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference, Admiral Sir Ben Key presented his compelling vision for the future of the Royal Navy, UK...