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Why Japan Chose Britain and Italy for Its F-X Fighter Program
By Takahashi Kosuke
5 reasons why Japan decided to jointly develop a next-generation fighter with the U.K. and Italy, not the U.S.
Why Japan’s Missile Defense Requires ‘Counterstrike Capabilities’
By Kenji Nagayoshi
Japan’s strike capability debate must be accompanied by the political will of decision-makers.
Malabar and More: Quad Militaries Conduct Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given continuing tensions with China, India will seek to expand its military engagements and security consultations with the Quad.
Will India Be Affected by Delays of Arms Imports From Russia?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s decision to ban imports of certain military products at this time is not necessarily a huge mistake.
Is North Korea Producing Munitions for Export to Russia?
By Seulkee Jang
A recent order called on factories to produce a variety of shells, including grenades, rockets, and anti-aircraft shells, while forgoing preparations for long-term storage.
India, US Armies Hold Exercises Close to Disputed China Border
By Rishi Lekhi and Manish Swarup
This year’s high-altitude training exercise is being held only about 100 kilometers from the Line of Actual Control.
Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine navy chief said that the country plans to procure 15 more Shaldag Mark V gunboats, in addition to the nine it has already ordered.
Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The disagreement over the choice of propulsion system continues to dog the controversial and costly deal.
Exploring the Growing Qatar-Indonesia Military Cooperation
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Closer defense ties have addressed divergent but overlapping interests between the two nations.
India, France Conclude Garuda Exercise 2022
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The strong strategic and political foundation as well as the trust between India and France provide for accelerated defense and security ties in the coming years.
India and the Chinese Spy Ship Saga Redux
By Siddhant Bajpai
Another Yuan Wang class vessel is stoking concern among India's defense analysts.
How Indonesia Can Improve Its Defense Investment Climate
By Anastasia Febiola Sumarauw and Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
If the country wants to expand its domestic defense manufacturing sector, it needs to make itself a more attractive market for foreign arms contractors.