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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.
Will the Masood Azhar Listing Improve Sino-Indian Relations?
By Rajesh Rajagopalan and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
There are understandable reasons to be skeptical.
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.