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Australian Navy
April 26, 2016
It's Official: France's DCNS Wins Australia's $50 Billion Future Submarine Contract
By Ankit Panda
DCNS' conventional Barracuda-class variant beat out Japan's Soryu-class and Germany's Type 216.
February 29, 2016
HMAS Canberra to the Rescue in Fiji
By Robert Farley
HMAS Canberra highlights Australia's ability to contribute to humanitarian assistance/disaster relief in the Pacific.
October 20, 2015
How Will Australia Use Its Massive Warships?
By Robert Farley
Australia has some impressive naval hardware. How will it put these ships to work?
October 14, 2015
Could Saab Upgrade Australia’s Collins-class Submarine as a Stopgap Measure?
By Benjamin David Baker
The Swedish company Saab Kockums offers to upgrade Australia’s subs while Canberra decides who will replace them. Is it worth it?
May 07, 2015
A First: Japan Will Share Classified Submarine Technical Data With Australia
By Ankit Panda
Japan will grant Australia access to classified data regarding the performance of its Soryu-class subs.
March 16, 2015
Australia's Botched Sub Bidding Process Upsets Sweden
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A letter outlines why Sweden feels snubbed for not having been invited to bid for Canberra's new submarine fleet.
August 22, 2014
Australia's Emerging Amphibious Warfare Capabilities
By Peter Dean
Australia's new Landing-Helicopter Dock (LHD) amphibious ships will be a game changer for its ability to project force.
February 07, 2014
Engaging Myanmar’s Navy
By Tim McLaughlin
While the critics watch ties with the country’s army, foreign navies are stepping up their maritime engagement.
May 04, 2013
Australia's Submarine Folly
Australia’s Defense White Paper 2013 seems to kill the idea of acquiring nuclear subs. That could be a mistake.
January 05, 2013
Can Military Diplomacy Keep the Peace in 2013?
Military exercises between various powers in the Asia-Pacific has clear — but limited — benefits.
October 26, 2012
Australia's Nuclear Sub Option
Australia is planning to build a new generation of submarines. The best option: lease America’s prized nuclear submarines.
July 12, 2012
Australia’s Japanese Sub Play
Australia has begun discussions concerning a new submarine class. Could a Japanese solution be the answer? Harry Kazianis explains.