Taiwan sucking up China’s geopolitical efforts
By Nathan Attrill*
Taiwan has an inadvertent, rarely acknowledged role in global affairs: it’s a kind of sponge, soaking up much of China’s political, military...
Women in combat roles a strength
By Jennifer Parker*
The Ukraine war has been called the bloodiest conflict since World War II. As of July 2024, 10,000 women were serving in...
Dollars and Decisions: Australia’s defence
Spending on the AUKUS submarine program is draining funds for other military equipment, according to a new report by a group of defence experts.
They...
RN moves to retain and recruit reserves
The UK Ministry of Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and retain personnel within the Royal Navy Reserve, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary for...
New anti-sub sonar drone
Like a spring-loaded toy snake from a tube, the Sea Spear is intended to pop from a mother drone, expand to 50 times its...
AUKUS’s wider reach for technology
With open questions about what countries could join the AUKUS Pillar II technology development effort, a top US admiral this week had a message:...
A critical eye over the Republic of Singapore Navy
By Tom Lewis*
The Navy of Singapore is the most advanced force in South-East Asia. Tiny by comparison with its near neighbours, it nevertheless is...
Taiwan charges Chinese captain over cable damage
Taiwan has charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February. It is the first time Taiwan has...
Guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar joins Philippine Navy
The Philippine Navy received BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) at Naval Operating Base Subic on Monday, marking a significant milestone in Manila’s military modernization program...
RAN conducts ASWEX 25
Four of Australia’s seven Anzac-class frigates sailed in formation off the Western Australian coast for ASWEX 25 this month. Their mission: to hunt Australian...