Effective logistics sustainment has always been critical to military success, as echoed through history by leaders from Sun Tzu to U.S. Marine Corps General Robert Barrow. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are applying this timeless principle in modern amphibious warfare by leveraging unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to support logistics during assaults.   In the […]

Transforming the Royal Australian Navy for Advanced Strategic Advantages Australia is a maritime nation, whose security and prosperity is directly linked to the oceans and seas. The scale of our sovereign maritime territory and responsibilities, dependence on maritime trade, and the increasing value of our activity within the maritime environment must be recognised in our […]

Marking the transition to a New Era in Australia’s Maritime Security The HMAS Gascoyne (II) has made her final entry into Sydney Harbour in preparation for the decommissioning on Thursday 5th November 2024. The ceremony will be held at HMAS Waterhen in Sydney to celebrate over two decades of dedicated service to the Royal Australian […]

Uncrewed Surface Vessels Showcase a New Era in Philippine Maritime Surveillance Puerto Princesa, Philippines is situated on the front lines of the South China Sea’s contested waters, the Western Command of the Armed Forces (WESCOM) of the Philippines on Palawan Island is key in monitoring and securing the Philippines’ territorial integrity in the region. This […]

Recognised for Exceptional Support of Reservist Employees in the NSW Medium Private Category At BlueZone Group, we are proud to announce that we have received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 Employer Support Awards in the NSW Medium Private category. The award was presented by Squadron Leader Kailyn Percival RAAF and accepted by Engineering Manager […]

The Sinking of HMNZS Manawanui Exposes Gaps in Defence Readiness The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) hydrographic dive and survey vessel HMNZS Manwanui sank on Sunday 6th October after running aground on a Samoan reef, off the southern coast of Samoa. The sinking of HMNZS Manawanui occurred while the vessel was conducting a reef survey. […]