Well worth reading this piece by Richard Dunley from UNSW on uncrewed vessels, naval diplomacy and the challenge of signalling. An important and contemporary topic that needs to be discussed. BZ to US Naval War College Review for publishing it. digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewconten…

A very timely and interesting piece comparing amphibious operations in Europe and the Pacific. researchcentre.army.gov.au/library/occasi…

HMAS Sydney has conducted a successful firing of Standard Missile-6 only weeks after the Naval Strike Missile firing.

Increased Chinese naval activity in West Philippine Sea | The Australian Naval Institute navalinstitute.com.au/increased-chin…

The Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force participated in a recent US 3rd Fleet BMD exercise. An important capability that requires strong coordination between partners and allies. BZ to all involved news.usni.org/2024/08/19/u-s…

China continues its illegal actions around the Second Thomas Shoal. Hear first hand how the Philippines is responding direct from Jay Tarriela (Philippines Coast Guard) at the Goldrick Seminar 3 Oct. Bookings open very soon - SAVE THE DATE news.usni.org/2024/08/19/chi…

After her NSM firing, HMAS Sydney has now successfully fired an SM6. This represents a significant boost to Air Warfare capabilities for Royal Australian Navy aspistrategist.org.au/royal-australi…

Progress on development of Ghost Shark Extra Large AUV continues with one delivered to the US for further development. This promises to be a very valuable additon to Royal Australian Navy capabilities. defenceconnect.com.au/joint-capabili…

The US Congressional Research Service has released its latest report on China's naval modernisation. Here's a summary and link to the full report news.usni.org/2024/08/20/rep…

China’s navy remains the largest in the world in terms of hull numbers - but has few allies and partners. Raw numbers are only part of the equation. For all their faults, western liberal democracies have similar values and are more likely to cooperate navalinstitute.com.au/chinese-and-us…

HMAS Perth departs Darwin for the next Regional presence Deployment. ⁦Royal Australian Navy⁩ is out there every day protecting our national interests. Good luck team! asiapacificdefencereporter.com/adf-continues-…

🎙️the latest Naval Institute's #saltwaterstrategists is on the streets. In this episode I speak to famed British naval historian Professor Geoffrey Till about his recent book 'How to Grow a Navy'. You can listen here soundcloud.com/saltwater-stra… or wherever you get your podcasts.

The latest episode of the Saltwater Strategist is out now. ⁦Jennifer Parker talks with Prof Geoff Till, winner of the Sam Bateman book prize for “How⁩ to Grow a Navy’. Link below or wherever you get your podcasts soundcloud.com/saltwater-stra…

NTF-WPS STATEMENT Today, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, BRP Datu Sanday (MMOV 3002), encountered aggressive and dangerous maneuvers from eight Chinese maritime forces while operating from Hasa-Hasa Shoal to Escoda Shoal. The actions of the Chinese

The Chinese Coast Guard engaged in unprofessional, aggressive, and illegal actions against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel, which was on a humanitarian mission to provide Filipino fishermen with diesel, food, and medical supplies. It is PRC that is trespassing

USS Hawaii berths at FBW for maintenance as AUKUS hits another milestone. She even as an ⁦Royal Australian Navy⁩ nuke qualified officer onboard. news.usni.org/2024/08/23/u-s…

The Naval Institute & ANU National Security College will be hosting Jay Tarriela in 🇦🇺 in Oct. If you are interested in what's happening in the #SCS this is a must. Jay Tarriela will be spkg at the National Press Club on Tue 1 Oct and the #goldrickseminar on Thu 3 Oct 👇 1/ npc.org.au/speaker/2024/1…

China has increased its level of violence around 2TS over the last few months but has now expanded to include similar behaviour around Sabina Shoal - only 86nm from the Philippines. Is this a deliberate and planned step up? abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0… via ABC Australia

Bookings are now open for the ANI Goldrick Seminar 3 Oct 24 at ADFA. Hear from CN, CJOPS, Dr Ross Babbage, CDRE Jay Tarriela (Philippine Coast Guard on Second Thomas Shoal issues), an AUKUS panel plus many more as we explore the economic value of the sea. trybooking.com/events/landing…

The Royal Navy's frigate numbers will get worse before they get better. navylookout.com/royal-navy-fri…