Defence capability
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Opinion
Sorry, it’s not gallantry that wins wars, it’s economic might
Whatever their causes, wars are usually won by the side with the most economic resources. Here’s why.
- by Ross Gittins
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Defence Force under ‘stress’ as chief reveals true extent of staff crisis
Allowing foreigners to serve in Australia’s armed forces is among changes being considered to bolster a sluggish recruitment effort that has left the military short thousands of personnel.
- by Matthew Knott
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Royal Australian Navy
Navy firepower boost: Review wants more destroyers, fewer frigates
Three heavily armed air warfare destroyers would be added to the national fleet under a plan being considered by the federal government
- by Matthew Knott
Government scrambles to secure US helicopters after retiring Taipan fleet
The fleet of 47 Taipans are permanently grounded. Three of the 40 Blackhawks that replace them have arrived, leaving a capability gap.
- by Matthew Knott
‘New era in defence policy’: Government to overhaul nation’s military
A confidential review will form the basis of a blueprint to reshape the Australian Defence Force to counter China’s rapid military build-up.
- by Matthew Knott
‘No doubt’: Defence minister says subs pact will stretch US industries
Defence Minister Richard Marles concedes Australia must develop its own submarine-building capabilities after two US senators warned the AUKUS deal would stretch their country’s industry to ‘breaking point’.
- by Angus Thompson, Rachael Dexter and Matthew Knott
Australia must consider new conventional submarines before going nuclear: Experts
Defence experts say Australia needs to consider a conventional fleet of submarines to fill the looming capability gap before our nuclear submarines are ready.
- by Anthony Galloway
‘No Plan B’: Concerns over $45b frigates program ‘taken out of context’, Defence officials insist
Defence officials have confirmed they are not exploring alternatives to the frigates program, despite an internal report showing the warships will be slower and have a shorter range than originally intended.
- by Anthony Galloway
Australia looking at existing design to ‘accelerate’ delivery of nuclear-powered submarines
Basing it on an existing design would allow Australia to build the nuclear-powered submarines more quickly.
- by Anthony Galloway
Australian Navy helicopter crashes in Philippine Sea
Three Navy personnel suffered minor injuries after ditching the aircraft during a routine flight on Wednesday night.
- by Anthony Galloway
Morrison-Joko meeting called off before Australian submarines announcement
Indonesia was alarmed by Australia’s plan to arm itself with nuclear-propelled submarines, but the leaders will not meet next week as Scott Morrison had hoped.
- by Anthony Galloway and Chris Barrett
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