3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (356+ words) As negotiators work to keep the Strait of Hormuz toll-free, new analysis from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute warns that letting Iran charge for passage would set a precedent reaching well beyond the Gulf, to waterways much closer to Australia....

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (461+ words) China’s navy has introduced a new guided-missile frigate designed for coastal as well as open-sea attacks after 20 years in the making, according to Chinese state media. Not quite a technological breakthrough, military analysts say, Defense News reports. The frigate comparable…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (517+ words) Nations are used to diplomacy in the embassy. But in the South China Sea, consequential exchanges between states also occur on board vessels – or between them. One policy that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member(Opens in new…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (443+ words) After a 25-day voyage via the Arctic a Chinese container ship has arrived at Teesport in the UK. The voyage of the Dubai Tower, operated by Chinese shipping company Sea Legend, shows the potential of Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR)…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (230+ words) Today marks a significant moment for our Navy as command of the Australian Fleet passes from Rear Admiral Chris Smith AM CSM RAN, to Rear Admiral Anita Williams CSC CSM RAN. For nearly four years as Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (221+ words) The US military’s presence in Australia is set to grow further, with the defence minister flagging upcoming announcements on a greater US “force posture” on Australian soil, the ABC reports. Richard Marles met with his US counterpart, Secretary of Defense…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1395+ words) Reviewed by Desmond Woods Mike Carlton has now written six books which document the history of Royal Australian Navy. He started writing in 2016, that is a decade of recording history often from last living sources. He does deep research into…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1244+ words) The Australian Naval Institute By Major General (Dr.) Rambir Singh Mann (Retired), Indian Army The U.S.-Iran war has provided an operational test of American maritime power. Despite assembling a formidable naval force, conducting extensive strike campaigns and achieving consistent tactical…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (336+ words) Russian activity in the High North demonstrates why data matters. Sub-threshold ‘grey zone’ actions extend to matters as seemingly innocent as fishing and research, with Russian vessels operating near military training areas, energy installations, and undersea infrastructure while retaining the…...