Information on "Defense" and "Australia"
May 2013
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17 May 2013
Australia and Air-Sea Battle
The US’s Air-Sea Battle concept now seems to be the way Washington plans to counter China’s ‘anti-access/area denial’ challenge. Today, Ben Schreer considers the role that Australia might play in operationalizing this concept and how it might impact Canberra’s relations with Beijing. More on «Australia and Air-Sea Battle»
November 2012
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28 Nov 2012
US Marine Deployment in Darwin – "Bordering on the Remarkable!"
The US's decision to deploy Marine Corps detachments to Darwin, Australia, has raised a few eyebrows. The Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter's Gordon Arthur considers the possible strategic implications behind this move. More on «US Marine Deployment in Darwin – "Bordering on the Remarkable!"»
October 2012
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12 Oct 2012
Future Submarines – Getting "Strait" to the Point
With China increasing its submarine patrols along South East Asia’s Sea Lines of Control, increased maritime tensions are likely. In the event of a confrontation, however, Australia’s cash-strapped submarine fleet will probably not be able to respond to external requests for support, or so argues Rex Patrick. More on «Future Submarines – Getting "Strait" to the Point»
