Jen Parker
@japarker29.bsky.social
National Security | Defence | Maritime Security | Maritime Law | These thoughts = my own. RT do not imply endorsement.
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I’m slow to put this up, but the latest episode of #MaritimeMatters podcast is up.
@japarker29.bsky.social and I discuss all things maritime including P8s, Strikemasters, and of course AUKUS
m.youtube.com/watch?v=stCe...
@japarker29.bsky.social and I discuss all things maritime including P8s, Strikemasters, and of course AUKUS
m.youtube.com/watch?v=stCe...
Episode 36: Catching up: AUKUS, The South China Sea and More
YouTube video by Maritime Matters
m.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I’m slow to put this up, but the latest episode of #MaritimeMatters podcast is up.
@japarker29.bsky.social and I discuss all things maritime including P8s, Strikemasters, and of course AUKUS
m.youtube.com/watch?v=stCe...
@japarker29.bsky.social and I discuss all things maritime including P8s, Strikemasters, and of course AUKUS
m.youtube.com/watch?v=stCe...
Reposted by Jen Parker
This is a really problematic piece for it’s effort to “both sides” the issue, and in doing so legitimise 🇨🇳 claims that have been explicitly rejected under the terms of an agreement Beijing has signed.
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
High waters, deep divisions in views of the South China Sea
One side’s freedom of navigation is the other’s territorial violation – and no code of conduct seems set to reconcile this.
www.lowyinstitute.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This is a really problematic piece for it’s effort to “both sides” the issue, and in doing so legitimise 🇨🇳 claims that have been explicitly rejected under the terms of an agreement Beijing has signed.
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Chinese Communist Party expels top generals in sweeping military crackdown |
Interesting to see another rocket force commander targeted in the most recent purge 👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Interesting to see another rocket force commander targeted in the most recent purge 👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
China: Communist Party expels top generals in military crackdown
The expulsions include China's second highest ranking military official.
www.bbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Chinese Communist Party expels top generals in sweeping military crackdown |
Interesting to see another rocket force commander targeted in the most recent purge 👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Interesting to see another rocket force commander targeted in the most recent purge 👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
🇦🇺🇺🇸 sign Joint Statement of Intent on guided weapons |
'The signing of this Joint Statement of Intent paves the way for further co-development & production of critical long-range fires, beginning with variants across the GMLRS family of munitions & PrSM'
www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releas...
'The signing of this Joint Statement of Intent paves the way for further co-development & production of critical long-range fires, beginning with variants across the GMLRS family of munitions & PrSM'
www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releas...
October 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🇦🇺🇺🇸 sign Joint Statement of Intent on guided weapons |
'The signing of this Joint Statement of Intent paves the way for further co-development & production of critical long-range fires, beginning with variants across the GMLRS family of munitions & PrSM'
www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releas...
'The signing of this Joint Statement of Intent paves the way for further co-development & production of critical long-range fires, beginning with variants across the GMLRS family of munitions & PrSM'
www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releas...
I joined @Channel9's @GenoveseMichael to discuss the newly minted 🇦🇺🇵🇬 mutual defence treaty.
You can watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
You can watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
October 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I joined @Channel9's @GenoveseMichael to discuss the newly minted 🇦🇺🇵🇬 mutual defence treaty.
You can watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
You can watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
Anthony Albanese and PNG PM James Marape sign landmark defence treaty |
Good decision & a significant day for both countries. Partnerships are a crucial part of 🇦🇺 defence strategy.
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good decision & a significant day for both countries. Partnerships are a crucial part of 🇦🇺 defence strategy.
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
October 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Anthony Albanese and PNG PM James Marape sign landmark defence treaty |
Good decision & a significant day for both countries. Partnerships are a crucial part of 🇦🇺 defence strategy.
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good decision & a significant day for both countries. Partnerships are a crucial part of 🇦🇺 defence strategy.
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Joint Statement: Fiji-Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting |
‘Today we strengthened the vital defence relationship between our two nations. We commit to holding strategic-level discussions again in 2026’
🔗 www.minister.defence.gov.au/statements/2...
‘Today we strengthened the vital defence relationship between our two nations. We commit to holding strategic-level discussions again in 2026’
🔗 www.minister.defence.gov.au/statements/2...
October 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Joint Statement: Fiji-Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting |
‘Today we strengthened the vital defence relationship between our two nations. We commit to holding strategic-level discussions again in 2026’
🔗 www.minister.defence.gov.au/statements/2...
‘Today we strengthened the vital defence relationship between our two nations. We commit to holding strategic-level discussions again in 2026’
🔗 www.minister.defence.gov.au/statements/2...
🇫🇷military board tanker that is suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers |
‘The ship is suspected to be involved in the recent drone attacks over Denmark, and French President Emmanuel Macron said the ship was involved in "serious offences’.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
‘The ship is suspected to be involved in the recent drone attacks over Denmark, and French President Emmanuel Macron said the ship was involved in "serious offences’.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
French navy boards Russian shadow fleet ship, arrests two crew members
President Emmanuel Macron says France is probing the ship for "serious offences".
www.abc.net.au
October 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🇫🇷military board tanker that is suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers |
‘The ship is suspected to be involved in the recent drone attacks over Denmark, and French President Emmanuel Macron said the ship was involved in "serious offences’.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
‘The ship is suspected to be involved in the recent drone attacks over Denmark, and French President Emmanuel Macron said the ship was involved in "serious offences’.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
#AUKUS survives Pentagon review |
'The Trump admin will proceed with the #AUKUS defense pact linking the 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇺, maintaining the original timeline that includes the sale of 3 Virginia-class subs to Canberra beginning in 2032'
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/tr...
'The Trump admin will proceed with the #AUKUS defense pact linking the 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇺, maintaining the original timeline that includes the sale of 3 Virginia-class subs to Canberra beginning in 2032'
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/tr...
AUKUS survives Pentagon review, with US submarine sales to proceed
Washington to conclude evaluation ahead of Australian PM's visit on Oct. 20
asia.nikkei.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
#AUKUS survives Pentagon review |
'The Trump admin will proceed with the #AUKUS defense pact linking the 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇺, maintaining the original timeline that includes the sale of 3 Virginia-class subs to Canberra beginning in 2032'
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/tr...
'The Trump admin will proceed with the #AUKUS defense pact linking the 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 & 🇦🇺, maintaining the original timeline that includes the sale of 3 Virginia-class subs to Canberra beginning in 2032'
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/tr...
This morning I joined @BBCWorld to discuss the Russian recent drone & fighter jet incursions into @NATO airspace & the EU push to create a 'drone wall'
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
September 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This morning I joined @BBCWorld to discuss the Russian recent drone & fighter jet incursions into @NATO airspace & the EU push to create a 'drone wall'
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines |
My latest op-ed in the @smh 👇
🔗 www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
@nscanu.bsky.social
My latest op-ed in the @smh 👇
🔗 www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
@nscanu.bsky.social
Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines
Australia is set to sign a defence pact with Papua New Guinea this week – and it’s the kind of partnership that will be critical to the nation’s security.
www.smh.com.au
September 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines |
My latest op-ed in the @smh 👇
🔗 www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
@nscanu.bsky.social
My latest op-ed in the @smh 👇
🔗 www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
@nscanu.bsky.social
Always great to chat with @SkyNewsAust's @jaynieseal. Today we discussed #AUKUS, the 🇦🇺🇺🇸 Alliance and the 🇦🇺Govt's announcement of $12BN for Henderson Defence Precinct consolidation
Watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
Watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
September 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Always great to chat with @SkyNewsAust's @jaynieseal. Today we discussed #AUKUS, the 🇦🇺🇺🇸 Alliance and the 🇦🇺Govt's announcement of $12BN for Henderson Defence Precinct consolidation
Watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
Watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
Inside the $8b plan to station🇺🇸sailors and subs near Perth through #AUKUS |
A pleasure to chat with @abcnews @janeenorman abt #AUKUS SRF-W & the significant benefits it brings to not only 🇦🇺, but the 🇺🇸 as well
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
A pleasure to chat with @abcnews @janeenorman abt #AUKUS SRF-W & the significant benefits it brings to not only 🇦🇺, but the 🇺🇸 as well
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Inside the plan to station 1,200 Americans and their subs near Perth
The head of Australia's submarine agency says planning is so far advanced to settle the American soldiers that quarantine arrangements for their pets are underway.
www.abc.net.au
September 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Inside the $8b plan to station🇺🇸sailors and subs near Perth through #AUKUS |
A pleasure to chat with @abcnews @janeenorman abt #AUKUS SRF-W & the significant benefits it brings to not only 🇦🇺, but the 🇺🇸 as well
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
A pleasure to chat with @abcnews @janeenorman abt #AUKUS SRF-W & the significant benefits it brings to not only 🇦🇺, but the 🇺🇸 as well
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Albanese government pours $12 billion into expanding AUKUS defence facility near Perth |
More details on the Henderson consolidation expected to be announced tmw by the PM 👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
More details on the Henderson consolidation expected to be announced tmw by the PM 👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Albanese to unveil $12 billion AUKUS defence facility expansion
The Albanese government will spend $12 billion on building a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility south of Perth under AUKUS, as doubts linger over the agreement's future.
www.abc.net.au
September 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Albanese government pours $12 billion into expanding AUKUS defence facility near Perth |
More details on the Henderson consolidation expected to be announced tmw by the PM 👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
More details on the Henderson consolidation expected to be announced tmw by the PM 👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
I joined @9NewsAUS @Natalia_Cooper9 to discuss the significance of 🇷🇺 UAVs entering Polish airspace this wk, their subsequent shoot down by NATO planes & what this all means for conflict in Europe
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @congeostrategy.bsky.social
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @congeostrategy.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I joined @9NewsAUS @Natalia_Cooper9 to discuss the significance of 🇷🇺 UAVs entering Polish airspace this wk, their subsequent shoot down by NATO planes & what this all means for conflict in Europe
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @congeostrategy.bsky.social
Full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @congeostrategy.bsky.social
What are Ghost Shark Drones? |
Great to chat with @abcnews @ChrisBathTV abt the @Australian_Navy new @anduriltech Ghost Shark UUV, what they are and how they may be employed in naval ops
Listen here 🔗 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
@nscanu.bsky.social
Great to chat with @abcnews @ChrisBathTV abt the @Australian_Navy new @anduriltech Ghost Shark UUV, what they are and how they may be employed in naval ops
Listen here 🔗 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
@nscanu.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
What are Ghost Shark Drones? |
Great to chat with @abcnews @ChrisBathTV abt the @Australian_Navy new @anduriltech Ghost Shark UUV, what they are and how they may be employed in naval ops
Listen here 🔗 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
@nscanu.bsky.social
Great to chat with @abcnews @ChrisBathTV abt the @Australian_Navy new @anduriltech Ghost Shark UUV, what they are and how they may be employed in naval ops
Listen here 🔗 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
@nscanu.bsky.social
Great to sit down with @CN_Australia for the latest ep of the @AusNavInst's #saltwaterstrategists to discuss the future of the @Australian_Navy, what the Navy is doing presently to enhance lethality & much more.
Listen here soundcloud.com/saltwater-st... or wherever you get your pods
Listen here soundcloud.com/saltwater-st... or wherever you get your pods
September 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Great to sit down with @CN_Australia for the latest ep of the @AusNavInst's #saltwaterstrategists to discuss the future of the @Australian_Navy, what the Navy is doing presently to enhance lethality & much more.
Listen here soundcloud.com/saltwater-st... or wherever you get your pods
Listen here soundcloud.com/saltwater-st... or wherever you get your pods
Great to be back on @abcnews on The World Today
chatting with @Girishsawlani abt the capabilities on show during 🇨🇳 'Victory Parade', how they can be used, the relationship btwn 🇨🇳, 🇰🇵 & 🇷🇺 & what all this means for global stability
Full interview here jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social
chatting with @Girishsawlani abt the capabilities on show during 🇨🇳 'Victory Parade', how they can be used, the relationship btwn 🇨🇳, 🇰🇵 & 🇷🇺 & what all this means for global stability
Full interview here jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Great to be back on @abcnews on The World Today
chatting with @Girishsawlani abt the capabilities on show during 🇨🇳 'Victory Parade', how they can be used, the relationship btwn 🇨🇳, 🇰🇵 & 🇷🇺 & what all this means for global stability
Full interview here jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social
chatting with @Girishsawlani abt the capabilities on show during 🇨🇳 'Victory Parade', how they can be used, the relationship btwn 🇨🇳, 🇰🇵 & 🇷🇺 & what all this means for global stability
Full interview here jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social
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Alright. I probably broke a record for the longest piece published at @navalnews.com. Anyway, here's my rather comprehensive overview on all the naval weaponry and equipment we could observe at the Chinese military parade 2025. Enjoy!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Chinese Military Parade Highlights Naval Drones And Missiles
The 2025 Chinese military parade in Beijing featured numerous new missiles and drones, underscoring an accelerating naval modernisation.
www.navalnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Alright. I probably broke a record for the longest piece published at @navalnews.com. Anyway, here's my rather comprehensive overview on all the naval weaponry and equipment we could observe at the Chinese military parade 2025. Enjoy!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Chatting to @SBSNews @TysOcchiuzzi about China's 'Victory parade' the capabilities on show and messages China is sending to the region 👇
Full segment available here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
Full segment available here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
September 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Chatting to @SBSNews @TysOcchiuzzi about China's 'Victory parade' the capabilities on show and messages China is sending to the region 👇
Full segment available here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
Full segment available here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra
China flexes military might with new weapons of war rolling down Beijing streets
Appreciated speaking with @abcnews Toby Mann about the capabilities on display in China's 'Victory Day' parade 👇
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Appreciated speaking with @abcnews Toby Mann about the capabilities on display in China's 'Victory Day' parade 👇
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
China shows off military might with new nuclear missiles, lasers and drones
Formations of warplanes and helicopters flew above Beijing's Tiananmen Square as China unveiled a new "triad" of nuclear missiles, drones and lasers at the country's largest ever military parade.
www.abc.net.au
September 4, 2025 at 6:53 AM
China flexes military might with new weapons of war rolling down Beijing streets
Appreciated speaking with @abcnews Toby Mann about the capabilities on display in China's 'Victory Day' parade 👇
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Appreciated speaking with @abcnews Toby Mann about the capabilities on display in China's 'Victory Day' parade 👇
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
I spoke with the @nytimes about the Extra Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles on show during 🇨🇳’s ‘Victory Parade’ 👇 & what it tells us about 🇨🇳’s XLUUV capability
🔗 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
🔗 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
September 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I spoke with the @nytimes about the Extra Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles on show during 🇨🇳’s ‘Victory Parade’ 👇 & what it tells us about 🇨🇳’s XLUUV capability
🔗 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
🔗 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
@nscanu.bsky.social @UNSWCanberra @LowyInstitute
On @SBSNews this evening discussing China’s ‘Victory parade’, the military hardware on show and the signals China is aiming to send to the region.
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra @ConGeostrategy
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra @ConGeostrategy
September 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On @SBSNews this evening discussing China’s ‘Victory parade’, the military hardware on show and the signals China is aiming to send to the region.
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra @ConGeostrategy
@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra @ConGeostrategy
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The latest episode of #MaritimeMatters is out 🎙️🚢
@japarker29.bsky.social & I talk about Exercise Alon, USMC ASW, Hunter/Mogami comparison & a whole lot more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Y...
soundcloud.com/maritimematt...
@japarker29.bsky.social & I talk about Exercise Alon, USMC ASW, Hunter/Mogami comparison & a whole lot more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Y...
soundcloud.com/maritimematt...
Episode 35: Exercise Alon & a Mogami-Hunter Comparison
YouTube video by Maritime Matters
www.youtube.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The latest episode of #MaritimeMatters is out 🎙️🚢
@japarker29.bsky.social & I talk about Exercise Alon, USMC ASW, Hunter/Mogami comparison & a whole lot more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Y...
soundcloud.com/maritimematt...
@japarker29.bsky.social & I talk about Exercise Alon, USMC ASW, Hunter/Mogami comparison & a whole lot more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=St3Y...
soundcloud.com/maritimematt...
Keep an eye out for the next ep of #maritimematters with @redunley dropping shortly.
You can watch the back catalogue here www.youtube.com/@MaritimeMat... or listen wherever you get your podcasts
You can watch the back catalogue here www.youtube.com/@MaritimeMat... or listen wherever you get your podcasts
September 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Keep an eye out for the next ep of #maritimematters with @redunley dropping shortly.
You can watch the back catalogue here www.youtube.com/@MaritimeMat... or listen wherever you get your podcasts
You can watch the back catalogue here www.youtube.com/@MaritimeMat... or listen wherever you get your podcasts