Dr. Lee Willett
Finnish Navy participates in ‘BALTOPS’ for first time as NATO member
The Finnish Navy has participated in NATO’s ‘BALTOPS’ exercise for the first time as a NATO member, following long-standing previous contributions to ‘BALTOPS’ and...
US, French navies meet for second bilateral strategic dialogue
The US Navy (USN) and the French Navy (FN) have conducted their second annual bilateral strategic dialogue, the USN has announced.
In a meeting held...
Defence minister underscores AUKUS submarine’s impact on Australian operations and defence industry
The nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) to be built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under the Australia/UK/US AUKUS trilateral agreement will deliver significant benefit...
Norwegian defence proposals point to potential role for UAVs in future frigate organic air...
Norway is to assess options for using uncrewed systems to provide embarked anti-submarine warfare (ASW)-focused air capability on its future frigates, the country’s Chief...
Full spectrum: maritime domain plays significant role across war in Ukraine
The Russia-Ukraine war can appear at first glance to be a land-centric conflict. Focus has fallen largely on two armies engaged at close quarters...
Italy approves build work for third U212 NFS submarine
Italy’s parliament has approved construction of boat three in the Italian Navy’s (ITN’s) four-boat U212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) diesel-electric submarine (SSK) class.
In a...
USN’s CMF establishes fifth Gulf-based maritime security task force
The US Navy’s (USN’s) Gulf-based Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) multinational maritime security partnership has established its fifth Combined Task Force (CTF), CMF announced on...
UK MoD contracts SEA for continued Royal Navy surface ship combat system support
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded defence mission solutions company SEA a five-year contract to provide in-service combat system support, focused on...
NATO’s ‘Dynamic Mongoose’ ASW exercise demonstrates alliance deterrence capability
NATO navies completed on 5 May the alliance’s ‘Dynamic Mongoose’ anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the North Atlantic.
‘Dynamic Mongoose’ is NATO’s long-standing annual North...
Australia to re-assess surface fleet construct, following strategic review
Australia intends to conduct an independent review of the size, mix, and capability of its naval surface fleet, as part of increasing the overall...
