DEFENCE CONNECT 29 November 2024, Robert Dougherty: The Japanese Ministry of Defense has announced approval for the overseas transfer of Mogami Class destroyers if the ships are selected under Australia’s next-generation general purpose frigate program. Japan made the statement on 28 November regarding the transfer of FY2023–24-type destroyers in the event that Japan is to […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed via a Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet memorandum that the Australian government has codified the practices to occur in the event of a decision to deploy the Australian Defence Force to an armed conflict overseas. The memorandum reaffirms that the decision to deploy […]
New Zealand Defence Force 29th November 2024: HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sank off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, the interim Court of Inquiry report shows. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship grounded on a reef on the southern side of Samoa, on Saturday 5 October 2024 while conducting survey operations. […]
The maritime domain, including Australia’s maritime domain, faces unprecedented challenges, as highlighted by recent reports of suspected sabotage to undersea cables off the coast of Germany. The incident raises urgent concerns for Australia, where over 99% of internet traffic relies on subsea cables – a critical vulnerability yet to be adequately addressed in the nation’s […]
The Damen Shipyards concept for an Australian littoral fleet of heavy landing craft to be operated by the Australian Army has been selected by the Australian Government. This announcement is a significant step in the establishment of a littoral fleet which is expected to create 1,100 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect jobs under […]
Breaking Defense: “Defence continues to enhance the size and lethality of Navy’s surface combatant fleet, as directed by Government in February 2024, and is progressing the acquisition of Australia’s general purpose frigate by engaging with exemplar platform nations and tenderers,” an Australian DoD spokesman told Breaking Defense. The Labor government reportedly has made its first […]
SSN AUKUS is the generic class name given to date to the nuclear propelled conventionally armed submarines which are to be built in Australia at Osborne shipyards. AUKUS Forum news: Australia’s $368bn nuclear-powered submarine project will be kickstarted with key deals to be inked in Adelaide. Defence Minister Richard Marles will sign a tripartite agreement […]
The independence and authority of the Australian Submarine Agency took another step forward this week with the presence of its information stand at the Fremantle Ports’ Maritime Day. Over 8,000 marine enthusiasts attended Fremantle Ports’ Maritime Day, and for the first time the Australian Submarine Agency was on board! It was all hands on deck […]
DEFENCE CONNECT; 11th November 2024 : On 6th November, Royal Australian Navy Huon Class mine hunter vessel HMAS Gascoyne (II) has made its final entry into Sydney Harbour as it prepares for decommissioning next month. HMAS Gascoyne (II) is scheduled to be retired during a decommissioning ceremony to be held at HMAS Waterhen in Sydney […]
8th November 2024 – Exercise Malabar 2024 – Defence News – SBLT James Kelly: HMAS Stuart and JS Ariake have hosted simultaneous official receptions during the shore phase of Exercise Malabar. The unique dual reception included crew from Stuart, Ariake, USS Dewey, members of the Indian Navy and dignitaries from the Australian High Commission – […]
