Australia claims jurisdiction over more of the earth than any other country—around 27.2 million square kilometres or 5% of the planet, ahead of Russia and the US. Of this, our maritime domain is around 4% of the planet’s oceans. This Strategy Report, authored by Sam Bateman and Anthony Bergin, is a new assessment of Australia’s...

During an extraordinary Diet session beginning in September, the government will attempt to extend the MSDF mission by passing an extension of the Replenishment Support Special Measures Law through both houses. At a time when the existing MSDF deployment is under political strain, the government has sought to deepen the commitment to the war in...

The oceans and seas under Australian jurisdiction include the full range of ocean temperature zones, from tropical to polar, ranging from the spectacular coral reefs of the tropical north to the majestic kelp forests of the temperate south. This environmental diversity explains the rich variety of life found in Australia’s oceans. Australia's marine environments contain...

Media reports of the endorsement of the launch of a planning process to replace Australia's Collins class submarine fleet sometime in the 2020s have cited a cost of up to $25 billion. This paper explains why the cost might be so high, and examines some of the compromises that would be necessary to reduce the...

Modern submarines are stealthy and heavily armed with an array of weapons, including missiles, torpedoes and mines. They are able to strike targets on the surface, on land or even—in the not too distant future—in the air. Countering their impact requires a sophisticated capability including the integration of a range of sensors, weapons and countermeasures...