The Bidding War Begins
HMAS Parramatta arrives at Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia to begin her Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrades. CANBERRA — As Australia awaits a critical review of its naval […]
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China appears to be building an Airstrip on Disputed South China Sea Island
China appears to be constructing an airstrip on a disputed South China Sea island that is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, according to satellite photos analysed by The Associated […]
Effective ASW
Effective anti-submarine warfare requires much more than submarines On the night of 31 May 1942, my grandfather was a young boy hiding under the kitchen table as Sydney went into […]
Malabar Messaging
Not just another naval exercise: Malabar’s vital messaging US President Theodore Roosevelt once said, ‘A good navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace’. […]
Philippines Asks China to Prove “Agreement” to Leave Disputed Reef
The WWII landing ship tank (LST) BRP Sierra Madre grounded on Second Thomas Shoal to defend Philippine claims. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard This week, the Chinese government claimed that the […]
Is it time for ‘militarised’ Coast Guard to ease the burden on Australian Navy?
With the growing debate about the future constitution of the Navy’s surface fleet and speculation about major modernisation programs like the Hunter Class frigates gather pace, is it time to […]
Armed attack on Philippines would invoke US Mutual Defence Commitments: State Department
US 7th Fleet Washington: The US State Department on Sunday condemned China’s aggression against the Philippines in the South China Sea where it blocked Filipino manoeuvres with water cannons. “The […]
China Coast Guard urges the Philippines to remove grounded warship and restore the original state of Ren’ai Reef
China Coast Guard drives away Philippine vessels intruding into waters of China’s Nansha Islands In response to the Philippines’ accusation toward China on the latter’s expelling of Philippine vessels around […]
Australia to host latest edition of 10-day Malabar Exercise for first time
New Delhi: The latest edition of the Malabar exercise is all set to commence in the Australian waters from August 11-21 that will see the participation of the United States, […]
Mini SEAL sub reaches initial operating capability
The so-called “dry combat submersible,” a mini submarine for ferrying SEALs around, reached initial operating capability last month, according to the sub’s manufacturer. Photo: Lockheed Martin The latest secretive underwater […]