Why China wants the Spratlys
By Phillip Orchard*
For several months, China has been relentlessly asserting its control over disputed parts of the South China Sea. Hundreds of vessels in...
Missiles, unmanned sub to fill capability gap
Australia has a highly capable, professional military equipped with small numbers of very complex, extremely expensive aircraft, ships, submarines and land vehicles. Australia could...
Darwin re-evaluation: explanation needed
By Luke Gosling*
A 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin was awarded to Landbridge Industry. It has been a source of contention and controversy...
On Contested Shores: The Evolving Role of Amphibious Operations
On Contested Shores: The Evolving Role of Amphibious Operations in the History of Warfare. Edited by Timothy Heck and B.A. Friedman. Marine Corps University Press, Quantico,...
Mutineers – A true story of heroes and villains
Mutineers - A true story of heroes and villains. By Robert Hadler. Wilkinson Publishing, Melbourne, 2021.
Reviewed by Greg Swinden
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The word Mutiny will always...
Call for submarine conference papers
A formal call for papers has been issued for Indo-Pacific’s leading forum on submarines, the annual Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) conference.
This year’s conference...
Mars Adapting; Military Changes Under Fire
Mars Adapting; Military Changes Under Fire. By Frank G Hoffman. Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 2021.
Reviewed by Tim Coyle
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‘As a rule, military leaders usually...
Reflections on Anzac Day 2021
This year the Royal Australian Air Force, in its centenary year, has been given prominence at the nation's Anzac Day services. It is provides...
Canadian nautical research virtual conference
The Canadian Nautical Research Society's virtual annual conference is on 10-11 June.
Participation is free for Members of the CNRS. To receive a link for the...
Vale Eric Grove: Energy, enthusiasm, eccentricity.
Professor Eric Grove (1948-2021). Obituary by James Goldrick
Eric Grove was born in Bolton in Lancashire and brought up in Aberdeen, attending Aberdeen Grammar School and...