Maritime Matters Episode Title: Pitch Black, SEA 3000 & Canadian submarines

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including: 

	• Richard's new AUKUS Article
	
	• ITS Cavour at Exercise Pitch Black
	
	• Japanese destroyer in Chinese Territorial waters
	
	• SEA 3000 - What do we know?
	
	• New Canadian submarines

Links:


Control of the sea is worth gambling on AUKUS - Richard Dunley
https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/control-of-the-sea-is-worth-gambling-on-aukus-20240708-p5jrtg

Project Sea 3000: What we know - Ben Felton
https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/project-sea-3000-what-we-know

Episode 9: SEA 3000 Future Frigates & Exercise Pitch Black

Maritime Matters Episode Title: South China Sea, Indian Ocean and everywhere in between. 

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including:

 • Indian Ocean Defence Symposium 2024.

 • Philippines - China Second Thomas Shoal agreement.

• China's research ships in the Indian Ocean.

• Should Australia do more in the Red Sea?

 • Army landing craft capability acceleration.

•  RIMPAC SINKEX

& much more.

Episode 11: 29 July South China Sea, Indian Ocean and everywhere in between

Maritime Matters Episode Title: Exercise Kakadu and the Strategic Fleet

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including:

• Exercise Kakadu
• Attacks in the Black Sea
• HMAS Sydney in Operation ARGOS
• US-China Military Talks
• JMSDF Aircraft Carriers
• The Strategic Fleet Tender
• NUSHIP Arafura trials
 
 
 Links Mentioned: 
• Army’s continual adaptation mindset https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-reports/armys-continual-adaptation-mindset/news-story/308f27ac141cb05909b498192320ae51
 
• The Australian centenary history of defence: Vol 6 Australian defence : sources and statistics, ed.  Joan Beaumont with Vijaya Joshi https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/757262

Episode 15: Exercise Kakadu and the Strategic Fleet Tender

Maritime Matters Episode Title: 30 Sep Taiwan Strait Transits and PLA ICBM Launches

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including:

• Taiwan Strait Transits and Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activities

• Exercise Kakadu

• Rumours of a PLA-N submarine sinking

• US CNO Navigation Plan
https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Chief-of-Naval-Operations/CNO-NAVPLAN-2024/

• AUKUS Defence Minister update
https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/statements/2024-09-26/aukus-defence-ministers-meeting-communique

• USNS Bighorn grounding

• Hanwha takeover of AUSTAL finally put to bed

Episode 16: 30 Sep Taiwan Strait Transits and PLA ICBM Launches

Maritime Matters Episode Title: Joint Sword 2024B, AUKUS and the Henderson Defence Precinct

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including:

• Exercise Joint Sword 2024B
• AUKUS Updates
• Iran hosts IMEX 24
• Henderson Defence Precinct
• US Navy reloading VLS at sea

Episode 18: Joint Sword 2024B, AUKUS and the Henderson Defence Precinct

Show Notes: Episode 22: Royal Australian Navy fires Tomahawk and a round up of the week in maritime security

In this final episode of 2024, Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) wrap up the year in maritime affairs, reflecting on key issues and trends that shaped the domain. The series, which launched in April, has become a platform for thoughtful discussions on maritime strategy, security, and capability.

Episode Highlights

Topic 1: What’s Happening in the Region?

1. Scarborough Shoal Incident (Dec 4):
o Escalating tensions in the South China Sea as Chinese Coast Guard vessels confront Philippine patrols.
o Diplomatic protests from the Philippines signal a continued pushback against Beijing’s aggressive actions.
o More details.

2. Russian Submarine in the South China Sea:
o A Russian Kilo-class submarine, Ufa, transits near Philippine waters.
o Read more.
3. US, Japan, and Philippine Joint Patrols:
o Allied forces conduct coordinated patrols to assert freedom of navigation near Scarborough Shoal.

4. Taiwan Strait Tensions:
o Increased Chinese naval and air force activity in response to political developments in Taiwan.

Topic 2: Capability Updates

• Tomahawk Milestone:
o Australia successfully test-fires its first Tomahawk missile, signalling a leap in long-range strike capability.
o Details.

• Missile Manufacturing in Australia:
o Construction begins on a new cruise missile plant in Newcastle, boosting domestic production capacity.

• Land-Based Maritime Strike:
o The Australian Army progresses plans for coastal defence capabilities, with HIMARS and NSM under consideration.

Did You Know?
• This week’s segment explores definitions of long-range strike.

Links and Resources
• Jen’s recent publications:
o Time for an Australian Coastguard (https://navalinstitute.com.au/time-for-an-australian-coast-guard/)
o Export Control Shifts: Unlocking the Potential of AUKUS Collaboration (https://www.ecag.com.au/ecagnavigatordec2024)
o China's Push for Closer Defence Ties Is Unrealistic Without Behaviour Change (https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/no-ambassador-we-are-not-ready-to-get-tight-with-china-on-defence-20241121-p5ksl3)

• Missile range classification: 
o https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/worldwide-ballistic-missile-inventories#:~:text=Medium%2Drange%20ballistic%20missiles%2C%20traveling,traveling%20more%20than%205%2C500%20kilometers.
Join us in 2025 as we continue to explore the ever-changing world of maritime strategy and security!

Episode 22: Royal Australian Navy fires Tomahawk and a round up of the week in maritime security

Launch of 'Time for a Coastguard' Panel Discussion

This panel discussion, chaired by Andrew Tillett (Australian Financial Review), explores Jennifer Parker's new paper, 'Time for a Coastguard', published by the Australian Naval Institute. The paper argues for a dedicated Australian coastguard to address maritime security, law enforcement, and regional challenges.

🎙️ Panelists:

Jennifer Parker – Author of 'Time for a Coastguard'
Professor Bec Strating – Director, La Trobe Asia
RADM (Retd) Lee Goddard – Former Commander, Australia’s Maritime Border Command

📚 Read the publication here: https://navalinstitute.com.au/time-for-an-australian-coast-guard/

Maritime Matters special episode: Launch of 'Time for a Coastguard' (Webinar)

Maritime Matters is a weekly podcast where Jennifer Parker (www.jennifer-parker.com.au) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard-dunley) discuss the weekly maritime issues impacting Australia, and the wider Indo-Pacific's security.

Episode 22: Royal Australian Navy fires Tomahawk and a round up of the week in maritime security

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