US reclassifies Virginia class subs
On August 3, 2026, the Department of the Navy announced a decisive step to sharpen its competitive edge, reclassifying nineteen planned Virginia Class submarines...
RN helicopters using long-range drones
The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another...
Pentagon seeks uncrewed drone-launching boats
Spurred on by the threat of unmanned boats and small drones in contested waters such as the Persian Gulf, the Pentagon has set out...
US strike group in South China Sea
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington and its carrier strike group are providing a military presence in the western Pacific after two recent...
EU targets Russian tankers in Indian Ocean
The European Union has authorized its naval mission in the Indian Ocean to stop and board Russian shadow fleet tankers suspected of operating under...
BAE’s favourable AUKUS outlook
BAE Systems expects submarine and surface ship programs to support growth for decades. Chief Executive Charles Woodburn outlined the outlook during the company’s first-half...
China pushes harder in South China Sea
By Bec Strating*
In the South China Sea, China is expanding its presence in disputed waters and adopting increasingly dangerous tactics against neighbouring states.
At the...
N Korea’s slow naval build-up
By Jihoon Yu*
North Korea’s naval modernisation is still in its early stages. Much of its surface and submarine fleet remains outdated, while its more...
The curious connection between Captain Cook, Quebec, and Australia
By Tom Lewis*
It would make a great movie.
Only James Cook, a rising young officer in the Royal Navy, already known for his spectacular navigation...
Changing naval culture
The Naval Historical Society will present The Culture at Sea & Ashore of the RAN since 1974. Zoom Presentation: 11am. Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Desmond...