US Navy stands up naval support activity in Western Australia
As part of the AUKUS security pact, NSA Stirling will provide support for personnel assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West.
By J.D. Simkins
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Australian submariners have a brush with Iran war
“It would be quite straightforward to not be on the consoles or in the control room" during a recent U.S. submarine torpedo kill, said one analyst.
More missiles, less vehicles: Australia unveils strategic review
For the first time, the review addresses the need to harden Australia’s air bases and secure fuel supplies against attack from Australia’s north.
Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
Explorers found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942.
Demand exploding for Tomahawk missiles as US backs latest foreign sale
Australia plans to buy the latest version of America’s long-range Tomahawk land attack missile.
By Joe Gould
In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-Pacific
Leaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.
Former Australian Navy chief under fire for ‘love sub’ proposal
A former chief of the Royal Australian Navy is receiving criticism for allegedly using his position to propose to his girlfriend on a military submarine.
Former US Marine pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia
Australia has been investigating whether any of its military veterans had been recruited to work for the Chinese air force.
U.S. 7th Fleet commander sees increase in ‘unsafe’ intercepts by China
"It’s the provocative nature of the intercepts that’s got our attention, and we’re trying to understand it,” said Vice Adm. Karl Thomas.
By Zamone Perez
US, Japan agree to two defense pacts amid China worries
The U.S. and Japan are close to signing a new five-year pact for Japan to support U.S. military forces in the country and a new agreement to research and develop new defense technologies.
By Joe Gould
NKorea slams US over submarine deal, warns countermeasures
The North was closely examining the deal and would proceed accordingly if it has “even a little adverse impact on the security of our country.”
New pact with the US and UK is set to sink Australia’s historic submarine buy from France
The U.S. and UK will aid Australia’s ambitions for a nuclear-powered submarine fleet as part of a new trilateral security partnership that leaders of the three counties are set to announce Wednesday.
By Joe Gould