Sea state Nineteen Iranian sailors have died in a friendly fire incident, after a missile hit a support vessel during a training exercise in the Gulf of Oman. Iran regularly runs exercises in the gulf, …
The beat Arrests made during Melbourne coronavirus protest Ten protesters were arrested and a police officer was injured during an anti-lockdown demonstration in Melbourne on the weekend. More than 100 people gathered outside the Victorian …
Sea state The Department of Defence has launched ‘Plan Galileo’, which outlines a program for establishing regional maintenance centres, maturing supply chains and building a skilled workforce to support the Royal Australian Navy and its …
The beat Fast food served with sides of guns and drugs during Covid-19 lockdowns Interpol has issued a purple notice alerting member countries that criminal organisations are using food delivery services to transport illegal substances …
WPS and Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic is exacting a disproportionate toll on women, in both developed and developing countries. Global justice researcher Rachele Marconi examines the gendered effects of the crisis in Italy. She outlines …
Sea state Two upgraded Jin-class submarines have entered service in the Chinese navy. The nuclear-powered submarines are the latest in a series of significant additions to the People’s Liberation Army Navy over the past year. …
The beat Lockdown demonstrations on the rise In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, police forces around the globe have been monitoring lockdown demonstrations, in countries as widely scattered as the United States, Chile, Russia …
Sea state Naval Group has reportedly refused requests from an independent senator to access documents that would show if it is honouring the terms of its contract for Australia’s $80 billion submarine fleet. Centre Alliance’s …
The beat Fears marginalised groups being targeted by police Concerns have been raised in Australia that culturally diverse and low socioeconomic groups will be disproportionately targeted by police enforcing the social distancing regulations imposed to …
The beat Cyber criminals target hospitals Interpol has issued a purple notice after seeing a significant increase in ransomware attacks against hospitals and other healthcare services during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ransomware has been spread …
Gender and the Covid-19 pandemic Amid the coronavirus outbreak, a number of commentators have stressed the need for gender analysis of the issue. Writing for The Atlantic, Helen Lewis discusses the ways in which a …
Sea state The commander of the coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Brett Crozier, has been relieved of his post. Crozier wrote a letter to naval command asking for stronger measures to counter the outbreak …