#underseacables carry roughly 99% of global internet traffic — enabling everything from digital payments to video calls and online shopping.
In our latest webinar, Mathieu Boulègue explained why t...
IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 | Asia's Maritime Security Disorder
Emerging underwater security challenges, from anti-submarine warfare to threats to critical underwater infrastructure, are exacerbating Asia’s fraug...
Russia’s shadow fleet — a network of over 1,000 aged tankers moving sanctioned oil through the world’s busiest shipping lanes — is no longer just a compliance problem. It has become an active hybri...
... wealth transfer from the Australian government to the US and the UK’.
‘It’s a submarine deal with no submarines…It was a terribly bad deal, a really stupid deal,’ he said, add...
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles argues that a capable long-range submarine isn't just a defence asset, it's the foundation of Australia's sovereignty. In an addre...
...wealth transfer from the Australian government to the US and the UK’.
‘It’s a submarine deal with no submarines…It was a terribly bad deal, a really stupid deal,’ he said, add...
...way and the role Japan could play in helping Australia avoid a potential future submarine capability gap.
The conversation explored the key challenges across the optimal pathway...
...gs of ASPI’s new report on AUKUS, which argues Canberra should consider leasing submarines from Japan as a fallback option if major hurdles emerge.
Mike also explained why Aus...
...with the quiet commissioning of India’s third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, and what it means for strengthening India’s nuclear triad and second-st...
With the charm of a Pixar character, this teeny, tiny creature is unarguably enchanting. The bobtail squid is known to hide itself in the sand during the day, but at night, their cunning camouflage...
Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow Jennifer Parker discusses how well prepared is the Royal Australian Navy for protecting our sea lines of communication at present, and the capabilities it needs to...
“When you have drones, you can selectively threaten ships that you don't like and keep the waterway open for your own ships or for your friends' ships,” says Sebastian Mallaby, pointing to the way ...
What did the EstLink2 incident reveal about the fragility of underwater connections?
SIPRI spoke with Nicolas Mazzucchi, Head of Naval Strategy and Wargaming at the French Navy Centre for Strategi...
How does the Baltic Sea’s shallow depth shape its security risks?
SIPRI spoke with Nicolas Mazzucchi, Head of Naval Strategy and Wargaming at the French Navy Centre for Strategic Studies, about ri...
Is “opacity” enough to protect critical underwater infrastructure?
SIPRI spoke with Nicolas Mazzucchi, Head of Naval Strategy and Wargaming at the French Navy Centre for Strategic Studies, about r...
International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026, Porto, Portugal, 2–3 February 2026
Panel 4 – Resilient ...
International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026, Porto, Portugal, 2–3 February 2026
Panel 2 – Anticipati...