Publication

This paper discusses interim sealift and amphibious capabilities for the Australian naval forces development. For any meaningfully-sized operation overseas, the bulk of Australian Defense Force personnel and materiel would necessarily be moved by sea. The author argues that the government should be faced with some choices about the interim provision of sea-lift and/or amphibious capability for the Royal Australian Navy. This article explores the options and makes the case that the right interim solution could be integrated into a longer-term capability that is flexible, scalable and well-suited to a wide range of tasks.