The Generation Game
The selection of the F-35 by US defence partners in Asia shows how seriously the perceived threat from China’s own fifth generation Chegdu J-20...
The Politics of Defence
Will the controversial new Defence Minister use his position to continue armed forces modernisation or further his own political ambitions?
The surprising appointment of Prabowo...
A Deeper Growl
One of the most powerful weapon systems in America's arsenal, the EA-18G Growler, is about to get even better with the introduction of the...
Foot Slogger Firepower
A review of some of the latest firepower becoming available to riflemen and those firing automatic weapons in today’s infantry.
Weapons of the combat infantry...
Defend and Deter
Published in the November/December 2020 Issue - The air defence threat-and-response equation exists increasingly in integrated layers. Armada looks at two examples of how...
Underwater Force Multipliers
Published in the September/October 2020 Issue - Submarine-launched unmanned platforms are looking to covertly penetrate hostile A2/AD areas where their ‘mother ships’ fear to...
ARH – Stick or Twist
Published in July/Augst 2020 Issue - The Australian Defence Force is closing in on a decision on whether it will keep faith with its...
Arise Maritime Rotary VTOL
Published in the July/August 2020 Issue - A number of OEMs are at various stages of developing unmanned rotorcraft that can be used off...
COVID Setback for SOF Training
Published in the November/December 2020 Issue - Special operations training programmes across the Indo-Pacific region have been significantly hampered by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Special...
Air Defence Challenges in the New Decade
Air defence is coming to the fore of Western military planning after being neglected in the 20-plus years of permissive campaigns since the end...