Last week, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle released a new charge of command to leaders in the Navy. The charge of command is a list of expectations for commanders from the CNO and is presented at the start of a command tour. The modern version of the document started with then-CNO Adm. […]
Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) : Today, we were proud to welcome the crew of USS Vermont (SSN 792) to HMAS Stirling for the start of the Submarine Maintenance Period (SMP), another milestone in Australia’s journey to operate and sustain conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Together with our AUKUS partners, Australia has the responsibility for coordinating, supporting and delivering […]
DEFENCE CONNECT : 27 October 2025 : Robert Dougherty The United States military has confirmed the loss of a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and a F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet in the South China Sea. Both incidents occurred separately on October 26 with the US Navy helicopter going down during routine operations and the jet lost […]
Royal Australian Navy – NUSHIP Eyre in action. Meet the newest Navy Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel, NUSHIP Eyre, which recently arrived at her home port of Fleet Base West for the first time. This arrival is a big milestone for the crew and marks the beginning of the transition from construction and acceptance phase into […]
DEFENCE CONNCECT : 29 September 2025 By: Bethany Alvaro New heavy land and combat vehicles have undergone transport trials on HMAS Adelaide as part of their test for operational readiness. Transport tests are a “critical” component of ensuring armoured vehicles are prepared for deployment and can demonstrate operational readiness. Sea transportation is often the only […]
Nikkei Asia : AUKUS Forum 30th September 2025. AUKUS Survives The Pentagon’s review is complete: AUKUS is safe. Submarine sales will proceed, with Australia set to acquire Virginia-class boats from 2032.
Stephen Kuper – DEFENCE CONNECT A group of concerned local special interests groups have launched their latest attack on the potential use of Port Kembla on the NSW South Coast as the proposed east coast submarine base, but true to form they miss the forest for the trees, blinded by their own special interests. Full […]
