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Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Ties

Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the ongoing activity in the security relationship between the two countries.
India Conducts Test Firing of Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery System

India Conducts Test Firing of Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
User trials of India’s new indigenously designed and developed towed howitzer kicked off last Friday.

Russia Launches New Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker

Russia Launches New Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last and final ship of a new class of Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers was launched on May 25 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

China Makes Progress in Induction of Second S-400 Air Defense System Regiment

China Makes Progress in Induction of Second S-400 Air Defense System Regiment

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese servicemen are conducting a technical inspection of the second batch of S-400 air defense systems.

India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Eastern Indian Ocean

India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Eastern Indian Ocean

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army test fired a BrahMos Supersonic cruise missile from Car Nicobar island in the eastern Indian Ocean.
US Shipbuilder Cuts First Steel for Lead Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

US Shipbuilder Cuts First Steel for Lead Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntington Ingalls Industries officially began construction for the first-of-class USS Columbia on May 23.

China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander

China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander

By Adam Ni
The PLA Strategic Support Force has a new leader.
Managing Nuclear Risks: The Emerging Technologies Challenge

Managing Nuclear Risks: The Emerging Technologies Challenge

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The impact of technological changes on nuclear risks needs to be addressed much more directly.

Philippine Naval Modernization in the Headlines With First South Korea Frigate Launch

Philippine Naval Modernization in the Headlines With First South Korea Frigate Launch

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Twin ceremonies spotlighted the ongoing progress with respect to a significant capability for Manila’s defense.

Pakistan Test Fires Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

Pakistan Test Fires Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Shaheen-II missile test was conducted as votes from the Indian general elections were being counted.

Japan-Singapore Security Ties in Focus With Defense Ministers Meeting

Japan-Singapore Security Ties in Focus With Defense Ministers Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction provided an opportunity to take stock of the security aspect of the broader bilateral relationship.
US Navy Eyes More Combat Upgrades for Littoral Combat Ships

US Navy Eyes More Combat Upgrades for Littoral Combat Ships

By Steven Stashwick
Anti-ship missiles, new combat systems, and possible vertical launch cells being studied.

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