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US State Department Approves Sale of 94 SM-2 Block IIIB Missiles to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated cost for the missile sale is $314 million.
US Government Report Outlines Problems With Navy’s Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Multiple issues persist with the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer program, according to a new U.S. government survey.
Russia to Procure 76 Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jets by 2028
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is set to procure 76 Su-57s by 2028, according to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia’s Looming Arms Sale to Pakistan Sets Up a Dangerous Game
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will Russia sell the Pantsir missile system and T-90 tanks to Pakistan?
Deepening US-India Maritime Ties in Focus with Navy Chief Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent interaction highlighted this aspect of relations between the two countries.
Russia’s Second Poseidon Underwater Drone-Carrying Submarine to Be Launched in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s Project 09851 special purpose submarine is expected to be launched in the spring of 2020.
Pakistan Air Force to Receive Final Batch of JF-17 Block II Fighter Jets in June
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The final three JF-17 Block II fighter aircraft will be delivered to the Pakistan Air Force next month.
India Conducts Successful Flight Test of Abhyas Target Drone
By Ankit Panda
The Abhyas is designed to serve as a target drone for anti-air weapons.
US Naval Chief in India for High-Level Defense Talks
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. chief of naval operations is in India this week for meetings.
China Launches 19th and 20th Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Type 052D guided-missile destroyers were reportedly launched at the Dalian shipyard on May 10.
India Takes Delivery of First AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian Air Force representatives took delivery of the first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter in Mesa, Arizona on May 10.
Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavor Visits Vietnam
By Grant Wyeth
Two vessels -- HMAS Canberra and HMAS Newcastle -- docked in Cam Ranh Bay last week for a four day visit.