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China Says ‘Regular Military Supplies’ Delivered to Serbia
By Associated Press
Six Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport planes landed in the Serbian capital this weekend, carrying “regular military supplies.”
The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila's acquisition of a submarine fleet should be guided by nothing less than the need to deter or win future wars.
Thai-Chinese Submarine Deal Faces Axe: PM Prayut
By Sebastian Strangio
A German company has refused to supply the necessary diesel engines to the Chinese firm building the submarine.
Australia, UK, US Alliance to Develop Hypersonic Missiles
By Aamer Madhani
The announcement follows AUKUS initial pledge to help equip Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
The KMT’s Defense Policy: Toward a Symmetric Posture
By Dee Wu
Taiwan's opposition party has adopted a very different posture on defense issues than the ruling DPP.
Rethinking the Philippines’ Deterrence in the South China Sea
By Erick Nielson C Javier
Manila should change the narrative from a focus on “how to defend” against China toward a more active strategy of deterring China.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Is Reshaping Defense Trade
By Arjun Sreekumar
In addition to boosting defense spending, the conflict will change procurement priorities in ways that could favor nontraditional suppliers.
President Moon’s Legacy: Boosted Arms Exports for South Korea
By Eunwoo Lee
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol will carry on Moon’s legacy in one aspect at least: the military industry.
Japan Commissions First New Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate
By Kosuke Takahashi
The Kumano is the first of a planned 22 vessels of the class, which will include capabilities never seen before on a Japanese frigate.
Foreign Fighters from Asia in Ukraine? Prospects and Possibilities
By Shashi Jayakumar
Despite the logistical and financial obstacles, small numbers of Asians have pledged to fight for the Ukrainian cause.
The Philippines, the Moscow-Beijing Axis, and the Case for a Proactive Strategic Policy
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.
3 Possible Futures for China-Russia Military Cooperation
By Brian Waidelich
After the Ukraine war, will China maintain, expand, or scale back its military cooperation with Russia?