Austal Limited says it has further entrenched itself in the US Navy’s push to operate robot warships in conflict zones. The Perth-based shipbuilder won a $US44 million ($56.9 million) contract to build autonomous capability into […]

HMA Ships Stuart, Hobart, Arunta and Sirius joined the sea phase of Navy’s first major exercise for the year, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20). This iteration will be the first time a Hobart Class Destroyer […]

Japan’s Maritime Self-defence Force conducted anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on Oct 9, deploying three vessels including a helicopter aircraft carrier and a submarine, according to the Japanese defence ministry. The purpose of […]