India’s ambitious Secret Submarine Base taking shape in the Bay of Bengal An opening to India’s secretive INS Varsha underground submarine base India is constructing a submarine base in the Bay of Bengal that when completed will provide a sanctuary for its sea-based nuclear deterrent against Pakistan and China. INS Varsha will protect India’s submarine […]

Australian Government approves next phase of Collins Class life-of-type extension HMAS Farncomb will be the first of Australia’s six Collins class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability enhancement under a life-of-type extension program being implemented by the Albanese Government. The life-of-type extension program is part of the Government’s commitment to invest $4 to $5 billion […]

Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seas Jun 19, 2024 In the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2024, six Ukrainian sea drones destroyed the Russian missile ship Ivanovets in the Black Sea. The day prior, 2,000 miles away in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy destroyer Carney successfully shot down […]

A Rendering of SSN-AUKUS (BAE Systems) HII And Babcock Launch New Company H&B Defence To Accelerate Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program 18 Jun 2024 Defence giants HII and Babcock have formed a ground-breaking new joint venture and entity – H&B Defence – to accelerate the development of critical sovereign capability for the once-in-a-generation AUKUS conventional armed, nuclear-powered […]

Royal Australian Navy Down Two Replenishment Oilers As Ships Go In For Repairs JUNE 21, 2024 Crew of HMAS Stalwart line the ship’s upper decks during its commissioning ceremony at Fleet Base West, Rockingham  The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) two Supply-class fleet replenishment oilers are now out of service, with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and […]