In The Japan Times today, with the announcement of the warships contract; Simon Cullen, a former rear admiral in the Australian Navy, said Canberra will be keen to complete negotiations as quickly as possible, targeting completion by the first quarter of 2026.‘Noting the importance of this contract to the Japanese government, I wouldn’t anticipate too […]
The Australian government is investing heavily in upgrading the lethality and survivability of the navy at sea. Australia’s National Defence Strategy issued in 2024 outlines a denial strategy and states, “Defence must possess sufficient capability to credibly hold at risk forces that could attempt to project power against Australian territory and our northern approaches. Specified […]
The Commonwealth Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program The Commonwealth’s Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) is vital in shaping Australia’s strategic environment and responding to growing challenges in the Indo-Pacific. The program is a $2 billion commitment comprising the delivery of new Guardian-class patrol boats, region-wide integrated aerial surveillance, and enhancements to regional coordination. Under […]
