by | Apr 4, 2024 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Despite an initial rejection from Austal, South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean’s bid to buy out the Australian shipbuilder has some analysts pondering the benefits of such deal. Jennifer Parker, a naval analyst at the National Security College...
by | Apr 4, 2024 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Indonesia has signed a contract with local firm PT PAL and France’s Naval Group for two Scorpene-class submarines, the latter business announced. The two companies will jointly build the boats under the deal, inked March 28. The Indonesian...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
In 2020, Mac Thornberry wanted to answer two questions: How much is the U.S. spending to prevent a war with China, and is it enough? These were difficult, even for the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. And he wasn’t the only one asking. Thornberry...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
MILAN — Critical weapon and mission systems aboard the Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt malfunctioned during the ship’s recent deployment to the Red Sea, as the ship was partaking in an international effort to protect maritime cargo traffic against attacks from Yemen’s...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Defence Force includes more than 8,700 uniformed personnel, with nearly half serving in the Army, which Maj. Gen. John Boswell has commanded since September 2018. Among its total inventory, the Army is equipped with Javelin...
