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Royal Australian Navy
How Will Australia Use Its Massive Warships?
By Robert Farley
Australia has some impressive naval hardware. How will it put these ships to work?
Australia to Build Entire New Surface Warfare Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced major investments in Australia’s shipbuilding industry.
Australia Lacks Expertise to Deploy World-Class Amphibious Warfare Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new study by a leading Australian think tank urges reforms
Australia and US Conclude Major Military Exercise in Pacific Region
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The message of ‘Talisman Sabre’ was clear: Back off China!
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.
Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.
The Emerging India-Australia Maritime Relationship
By Abhijit Singh
Narendra Modi is making a triumphant tour of Australia at an interesting time in bilateral relations.
Australia's First Naval Battle
By James R. Holmes
"November 9 is when the light cruiser HMAS Sydney met the light cruiser SMS Emden in action in the Indian Ocean."
Making Sense of the Japanese Submarine Option
By Kym Bergmann
Speculation that Australia will buy its next generation of submarines from Japan leaves many questions unanswered.
Aegis, Missile Defense and the US Pivot
By Robert Holzer & Scott Truver
The U.S. Navy’s Aegis Weapon System is the lynchpin for regional missile defense in Asia.
Australia Boosts Defense Spending 6.1%
By Zachary Keck
Newly released budget documents show sizable increases in Australia's defense spending in the coming years.
Rear Admiral Tim Barrett
By Serge DeSilva-Ranasinghe
The Diplomat speaks with Rear Admiral Tim Barrett about The Royal Australian Navy’s strategic posture in the region, concerns about regional flashpoints, relations with China’s navy, and numerous other issues.