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Russia Mulls Building Borei-Class Cruise Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a Russian defense industry source, the defense ministry is considering building two Borei-class cruise missile subs.
US-Sri Lanka CARAT Exercises Halted Following Easter Terror Attacks
By Ankit Panda
The exercise began two days before Easter Sunday bombings rocked Sri Lanka.
India Launches Third Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A state-owned Indian shipbuilder has launched the country's third Project 15B guided missile destroyer on April 20.
New Helicopter Deal Puts Indonesia’s Domestic Defense Industry into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inking of a new contract has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to boost its military capabilities and the role of its domestic defense industry in addressing its needs.
India, Vietnam Conclude Second Iteration of Bilateral Naval Exercise off Cam Ranh Bay
By Ankit Panda
The exercise underscores growing maritime ties between the two countries.
Why is China Developing a New J-11 Variant?
By Abraham Ait
Next generation technologies on the J-11D likely to surpass Russia’s Su-35
India Approves Procurement of 464 T-90MS Main Battle Tanks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The approval by India’s Committee on Security, however, is coming with a catch.
Will Russia Build Borei B-Class Ballistic Missile Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of the Rubin Design Bureau says Russia will begin building more advanced subs than the current two Borei-class variants.
What Does the New Submarine Deal Mean for South Korea-Indonesia Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent development.
India’s Army Approves ‘Emergency Purchase’ of 240 Israeli Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army approved the import of 240 Spike anti-tank missiles and 12 launchers earlier this month.
Russia Completes Delivery of 24 Su-35 Fighter Jets to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is the first foreign buyer of the Russian-made Su-35 fighter jet.
Army Exercise Showcases Growing India-Singapore Defense Collaboration
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent interaction highlights the burgeoning security ties between the two countries.