RAN demonstrates land-strike capability
DEFENCE CONNECT: Australia has joined an exclusive club following the successful firing of a Tomahawk cruise missile by HMAS Brisbane, a major milestone for the future firepower of the Royal […]
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Australian Submarine Agency performance concern
ABC – Andrew Greene 5th December 2024: Defence Minister Richard Marles has ordered more oversight of the Australian Submarine Agency’s (ASA) structure, staff makeup and direction. Concerns have been growing […]
Japan pre-approves possible Mogami class destroyer transfer to Australia
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 […]
Australian Government armed conflict decision making
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 […]
HMNZS Manawanui grounding – interim court of enquiry findings released
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. […]
CMDR Jen Parker is the NOA guest speaker at the forthcoming NSW Parliament House Lunch. This is an opportunity to read her latest paper before she speaks.
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 […]
New Landing Craft Heavy selected
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 […]
Australia narrows $10B AUD frigate competition to German and Japanese firms
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 […]
SSN AUKUS announcement
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: […]
Australian Submarine Agency increases its public profile
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 […]