Peter Leavy
@peterleavy1.bsky.social
Retired naval officer, PhD candidate exploring maritime strategy for medium powers. President Australian Naval Institute. Interested in naval and military affairs, natsec, history and how our democracy works
Reminder that the ANI's annual dinner and Vernon Parker Oration is 7 May 25 in Canberra. Guest speaker is CDF, ADML David Johnston AC, RAN. Promises to be a great night - book here www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
ANI Vernon Parker Oration and Annual Dinner 2025
The ANI will hold the Vernon Parker Oration & Annual Dinner at Hotel Realm in Canberra.
The centrepiece of the evening will be the delivery of...
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March 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Reminder that the ANI's annual dinner and Vernon Parker Oration is 7 May 25 in Canberra. Guest speaker is CDF, ADML David Johnston AC, RAN. Promises to be a great night - book here www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
The Royal Navy surfaced an SSN near a Russian spy vessel - not something submariners like doing, but sure sends a message
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RN: we are on to you, Russia | The Australian Naval Institute
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January 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Royal Navy surfaced an SSN near a Russian spy vessel - not something submariners like doing, but sure sends a message
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Worth thinking about!
Ukraine: expect the unexpected again | Crispin Hull
Expect the unexpected in Ukraine. Events on the ground and, more importantly, on and below the surface of the sea suggest as much. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, then a comedian who played a...
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January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Worth thinking about!
The IO is vital for Australias security as well. There’s a Uni of Woollongong paper coming out soon on this very topic. Stay tuned!
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India launches submarine, warships to counter China in Indian Ocean
The move underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.
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January 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The IO is vital for Australias security as well. There’s a Uni of Woollongong paper coming out soon on this very topic. Stay tuned!
www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
Canada has launched their new AOR.
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Canada Names and Launches First of New Protecteur-class AOR Ships - Naval News
Canadian shipbuilder Seaspan christened and ceremonially launched 'HMCS Protecteur', the first in a new class of AOR vessels
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December 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Canada has launched their new AOR.
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[BREAKING] The Royal Australian Navy successfully fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile for the first time in a test off the American West Coast 🇦🇺
➡️ Australia is only the third nation to fire the long range cruise missile 🦘🚀
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➡️ Australia is only the third nation to fire the long range cruise missile 🦘🚀
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Australia has fired Tomahawk for the First Time - Naval News
The Royal Australian Navy successfully fired a Tomahawk Cruise Missile for the first time, making the country only the third nation to fire...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:31 AM
[BREAKING] The Royal Australian Navy successfully fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile for the first time in a test off the American West Coast 🇦🇺
➡️ Australia is only the third nation to fire the long range cruise missile 🦘🚀
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
➡️ Australia is only the third nation to fire the long range cruise missile 🦘🚀
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
The RAN has successfully fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile marking a major increase in capability. BZ to all involved.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:27 PM
The RAN has successfully fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile marking a major increase in capability. BZ to all involved.
www.news.com.au/technology/i...
www.news.com.au/technology/i...
Some advantages from AUKUS flowing to Australian defence industry. The easier it is for the three countries to cooperate like this the better. www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releas...
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December 4, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Some advantages from AUKUS flowing to Australian defence industry. The easier it is for the three countries to cooperate like this the better. www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releas...
The UK also have concerns about strategic sealift in times of crisis. Our drive for economy over effectiveness has created some real vulnerabilities as we rely on the commercial sector to provide key capabilities.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:40 AM
The UK also have concerns about strategic sealift in times of crisis. Our drive for economy over effectiveness has created some real vulnerabilities as we rely on the commercial sector to provide key capabilities.
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Japan launches their version of a littoral support vessel. Must be something in the concept!
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Japan launches first LSV for the SDF Maritime Transport Group - Naval News
On November 28, 2024, the Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen launched the first landing support vessels (LSV) on order for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).
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November 29, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Japan launches their version of a littoral support vessel. Must be something in the concept!
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Further evidence of European powers seeing their national interests increasingly in the Indo-Pacific. Of course France has territory and a large number of citizens in the area, but a CSG deployment is significant
French Carrier Strike Group set sail for CLEMENCEAU 25 deployment to the Indo Pacific 🇫🇷
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French Carrier Strike Group set sail for CLEMENCEAU 25 deployment to the Indo Pacific - Naval News
French Navy press release – Translated by Naval News The carrier strike group (CSG), centred around the Charles De Gaulle aircraft carrier and comprising three French frigates, a supply ship, a submar...
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November 29, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Further evidence of European powers seeing their national interests increasingly in the Indo-Pacific. Of course France has territory and a large number of citizens in the area, but a CSG deployment is significant
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DSI had a group of protesters at our event last night in Fremantle, WA re an event on Dynamics in the South and East China Seas. Small group of protesters but interestingly with Chinese characteristics.
November 29, 2024 at 5:33 AM
DSI had a group of protesters at our event last night in Fremantle, WA re an event on Dynamics in the South and East China Seas. Small group of protesters but interestingly with Chinese characteristics.
A fantastic day with Mr Robert Pooley, of Pooley Swords in Shoreham. He took over from Wilkinson Swords after they left the scene 20 years ago and carries on the fine tradition of sword making. He makes all the Royal family’s swords and supplies the ADF. A real friend of Australia!
November 22, 2024 at 6:58 PM
A fantastic day with Mr Robert Pooley, of Pooley Swords in Shoreham. He took over from Wilkinson Swords after they left the scene 20 years ago and carries on the fine tradition of sword making. He makes all the Royal family’s swords and supplies the ADF. A real friend of Australia!
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With subsea cables being attacked in Europe this week the divide between civil & military maritime security threats is blurring
Time for a conversation about an 🇦🇺 Coastguard
Keep an eye out for this launching tomorrow 👇 with @AusNavInst
Time for a conversation about an 🇦🇺 Coastguard
Keep an eye out for this launching tomorrow 👇 with @AusNavInst
November 20, 2024 at 11:27 PM
With subsea cables being attacked in Europe this week the divide between civil & military maritime security threats is blurring
Time for a conversation about an 🇦🇺 Coastguard
Keep an eye out for this launching tomorrow 👇 with @AusNavInst
Time for a conversation about an 🇦🇺 Coastguard
Keep an eye out for this launching tomorrow 👇 with @AusNavInst
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The experience when you go to buy a book and the person behind the counter is the author 😀
He signed it for us and we had quite a chat 😊
He signed it for us and we had quite a chat 😊
November 20, 2024 at 3:23 PM
The experience when you go to buy a book and the person behind the counter is the author 😀
He signed it for us and we had quite a chat 😊
He signed it for us and we had quite a chat 😊
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In my first op-ed for @bluesecprogram.bsky.social, I comment on the newly enacted archipelagic sea lanes and maritime zones legislation of the Philippines.
Now up on The Interpreter @lowyinstitute.bsky.social 👇🏽
Now up on The Interpreter @lowyinstitute.bsky.social 👇🏽
New from @alexpdelacruz.bsky.social in the Lowy Institute Interpreter for Blue Security | Why the Philippines made a dramatic turnaround on the question of archipelagos in the law of the sea www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Why the Philippines made a dramatic turnaround on the question of archipelagos in the law of the sea
And strangely enough, it means China and the Philippines have traded positions.
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November 19, 2024 at 12:33 AM
In my first op-ed for @bluesecprogram.bsky.social, I comment on the newly enacted archipelagic sea lanes and maritime zones legislation of the Philippines.
Now up on The Interpreter @lowyinstitute.bsky.social 👇🏽
Now up on The Interpreter @lowyinstitute.bsky.social 👇🏽
This is well worth reading. Great analysis - not easy when it is all still unfolding
My new book, “The War for Ukraine” is available at Amazon and USNI Books. It explores Ukrainian, Russian & western #strategy & #adaptation since Feb 2022. All my royalties from sales will be donated to Ukrainian charities & crowdfunders. @USNIBooks #Ukraine
November 19, 2024 at 12:18 PM
This is well worth reading. Great analysis - not easy when it is all still unfolding
Picked this book up on
Friday. Only 20 pages in (well, I am on holiday!) but already looks great. Challenges the conventional meaning of geopolitics and explores the role of seapower in relations between states.
Friday. Only 20 pages in (well, I am on holiday!) but already looks great. Challenges the conventional meaning of geopolitics and explores the role of seapower in relations between states.
November 19, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Picked this book up on
Friday. Only 20 pages in (well, I am on holiday!) but already looks great. Challenges the conventional meaning of geopolitics and explores the role of seapower in relations between states.
Friday. Only 20 pages in (well, I am on holiday!) but already looks great. Challenges the conventional meaning of geopolitics and explores the role of seapower in relations between states.
China is looking to develop a nuclear powered carrier - the next evolution in their naval development
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China moving towards N-powered carrier | The Australian Naval Institute
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November 17, 2024 at 4:04 PM
China is looking to develop a nuclear powered carrier - the next evolution in their naval development
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Just joined Bluesky - my first post. Suspect I (like a lot others it seems) will wind down posting in the other place and build up here! A short piece flowing from the recent Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea
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Responding to China’s nine dashes | The Australian Naval Institute
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November 17, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Just joined Bluesky - my first post. Suspect I (like a lot others it seems) will wind down posting in the other place and build up here! A short piece flowing from the recent Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea
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