On Friday, the Philippines and Australia began Exercise Alon— the largest bilateral training exercise ever conducted between the two countries. 1,600 Australians are participating, including a 400-strong infantry battalion, the… Continue reading "Exercise Alon Brings Philippine and Australian Forces to Edge of South China Sea"
The Australian Department of Defence has selected and is proceeding with the procurement of Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ upgraded Mogami class frigates. The new frigates are set to become the… Continue reading "Australia Selects Japanese Mogami-Class Platform For New General Purpose Frigates"
Australia and the United Kingdom signed a landmark 50-year defense treaty (the Geelong Treaty) to strengthen their cooperation on the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program on July 26, 2025. This bilateral… Continue reading "Australia and the UK Sign 50-Year Agreement for SSN-AUKUS Nuclear Submarines"
The Royal Australian Navy formally commissioned the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) on 28 June 2025. The ceremony was held at HMAS Stirling in Fremantle (Western… Continue reading "The Royal Australian Navy Commissioned HMAS Arafura"
At the end of September, London hosted an AUKUS summit for the very first time, bringing together UK Defence Secretary John Healey, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Australian… Continue reading "AUKUS Leaders Meet in London; Announce Implementation Progress and Next Steps"
On September 25, the Japanese Destroyer JS Sazanami (DD-113) sailed through the Taiwan Strait as part of a freedom of navigation operation (FONOP). It’s a historic moment for Japan and… Continue reading "First Time in Its History, Japan Sends Warship Through the Taiwan Strait"
Speaking at the annual Sea Power Conference on May 14t, British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced plans to build up to six new amphibious warships for the Royal Marines. According… Continue reading "UK Plans to Build Six New Amphibious Warships for Royal Marines"
According to an announcement made by Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Tuesday, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will double the size of its surface fleet by the 2040s.… Continue reading "Australia Will Double the Size of its Surface Fleet"
The Royal Australian Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide upgrades for their MK5 Mod 2 naval guns on ANZAC Class Frigates with Common Control Systems (CCS). The… Continue reading "BAE Systems to Provide Australian Navy With MK45 System Upgrade"
Earlier in May, the Australian auditor-general published a “scathing” report finding the nation’s future frigate program was mishandled and tinged with favouritism. Signed in 2018, under Australian Prime Minister Malcolm… Continue reading "Australian Defense admits fault in $45 Billion (AUD) Frigate Purchase"