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Air Force Chief Inaugural Visit Puts Singapore-Brunei Defense Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity within that aspect of bilateral ties.
Pentagon: Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Will Realize China’s Nuclear Triad
By Ankit Panda
China’s new nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile will complete its triad.
Are Pakistan’s Battlefield Nuclear Weapons a Mirage?
By Aditya Ramanathan and Kunaal Kini
What exactly is behind Pakistan’s much-discussed low-yield Nasr? And how might it be used?
Japan-Vietnam Military Ties in the Headlines with Defense Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent trip by the Japanese defense minister spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.
India Launches 4th Kalvari-Class Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s latest diesel-electric attack submarine was launched in Mumbai on May 6.
South Korea Approves Construction of New Destroyers and Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South Korean government has approved the construction of three new guided missile destroyers and three diesel-electric attack submarines.
Intelligence Exchange Highlights Thailand-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The most recent iteration of the meeting put into focus some of the ongoing activity in the defense relationship.
A More Assertive US ‘Gray Zone’ Strategy
By Steven Stashwick
Leaders want Russia and China to respond to U.S. initiative, not the other way around.
New Arms Deals Highlight Indonesia-Russia Military Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new contract reinforces Jakarta’s continued efforts to cultivate Moscow as a defense partner in spite of the challenges.
Russian Pacific Fleet Aircraft Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Arctic Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The anti-submarine warfare drill involved four Russian Navy Il-38/N maritime patrol aircraft.
Russia Sends New Missiles for S-400 Air Defense System to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missiles are a replacement for those damaged on a Russian ship that got into a storm in the English Channel in 2017.
Russia Kicks Off Work on 2 Guided Missile Frigates for Indian Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s Yantar shipyard began work on two guided missile frigates destined for service in the Indian Navy earlier.