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US, India, Japan, Philippine Navies Demonstrate Joint Presence in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The four-way sail-through is the first engagement of its kind, highlighting coordination among like-minded Indo-Pacific navies.
Russia Ready to Export Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jet to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense industry hopes it can interest the Indian Air Force in the Su-57 fighter jet.
US Navy Ends Search for Japan’s Crashed F-35A Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has officially ended its search for a missing Japanese F-35A Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter that crashed last month.
India’s Space Program: The Commercial Domain
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The establishment of a new private institution has spotlighted New Delhi’s ongoing efforts to build out the commercial aspect of its space program.
Taiwan Unveils Model of Indigenously-Designed Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The model was revealed on May 9 during a groundbreaking ceremony for a submarine shipyard in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.
Trump to Inspect Japan’s Izumo-Class Aircraft Carrier in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. president will likely board the Japanese flattop during a state visit to Japan in late May.
US Marines Select an Anti-Ship Missile
By Steven Stashwick
Naval Strike Missile will give U.S. Marines a land-based anti-ship missile.
Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Remain Docked in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian shipbuilding industry still expects to meet the 2021 deadline for finishing repairs and upgrades on the flagship of the Russian Navy.
China’s Second Domestic Aircraft Carrier Is Under Construction: US Report
By Ankit Panda
The new carrier will likely feature a catapult-assisted aircraft launch system.
China Has Constructed Six Ballistic Missile Submarines
By Ankit Panda
China’s sea-based deterrent is growing.
US Navy to Stand Up Unmanned Robot Ship Development Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is planning to stand up a new development squadron to help integrate autonomous ships into the existing fleet structure.
China, Russia Conduct First Joint Live-Fire Missile Exercise at Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese and Russian navies jointly conducted a live-fire air defense exercises on May 4.