Jen Parker

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.

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...

China: Communist Party expels top generals in military crackdown The expulsions include China's second highest ranking military official.

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...

🇦🇺🇺🇸 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...

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

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...

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...

French navy boards Russian shadow fleet ship, arrests two crew members President Emmanuel Macron says France is probing the ship for "serious offences".

🇫🇷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...

AUKUS survives Pentagon review, with US submarine sales to proceed Washington to conclude evaluation ahead of Australian PM's visit on Oct. 20

#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...

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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 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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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

YouTube video by Maritime Matters Episode 35: Exercise Alon & a Mogami-Hunter Comparison

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...

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

If there’s a war in the Pacific, who defends 🇦🇺?

Un-paywalled link to my recent op-ed below 👇

🔗 www.jennifer-parker.com.au/post/if-ther...

@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute @UNSWCanberra

This morning I joined @SkyNewsAust @rhiannonelston to discuss 🇨🇳's 3 Sep 'Victory Day' parade

We also discussed the 🇦🇺🇺🇸 Alliance & my recent op-ed on the Alliance

You can watch the full interview here www.jennifer-parker.com.au/media

@nscanu.bsky.social

In today’s @smh discussing perhaps the most important issue within the Australia-US Alliance 👇

Do we have the same expectations on roles & responsibilities? What does this mean for Australian defence strategy & force design?

🔗 www.smh.com.au/national/if-...

@nscanu.bsky.social @LowyInstitute

Absolute pleasure to join the world renowned Lowy Institute as a 'Nonresident fellow' 👇

Thoroughly look forward to working with Michael Fullilove & the Lowy team.

www.lowyinstitute.org/people/fello...

Small State Maritime Strategies - 🇱🇰 Perspectives

Another great @AusNavInst pod is out 👇

It's been pleasing to see this series grow & thrive since I started it whilst deployed in 2022. An important contribution to discussion on Indo-Pacific MARSEC

🔗 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/s...

What should Britain aim to achieve by deploying Carrier Strike Group 2025 to the Indo-Pacific? The Big Ask | No. 35.2025

What should 🇬🇧 aim to achieve by deploying Carrier Strike Group 2025 to the #IndoPacific?

We asked 6 experts in today’s #BigAsk

✍️ Rachel Hahn-Morris, @japarker29.bsky.social, Dr Edward Salo, Gray Sergeant, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, @p-triglavcanin.bsky.social

#BritainsWorld