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Russia to Hold Military Drills Near Afghan Border in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Moscow is also reported to be open to some kind of cooperation with the U.S., though far short of American bases in Central Asia.
China’s Air Incursions Into Taiwan’s ADIZ Focus on ‘Anti-Access’ and Maritime Deterrence
By Olli Pekka Suorsa and Adrian Ang U-Jin
China’s intentions are likely directed against outside interference -- and not at Taiwan specifically.
What Threat Do China’s New Missile Silos Pose to the US?
By Adam Cabot
The silos will significantly complicate counterforce options. What can Washington do?
Going Big Might Not Bring Back the Age of the Airship
By Jacob Parakilas
A mysterious giant hangar in China has, once again, revived dreams of lighter-than-air craft.
Top US Commander in Afghanistan Relinquishes Post
By Kathy Gannon
Gen. Scott Miller has served as America's top commander in Afghanistan since 2018.
Modi Needs to Personally Push Through Theater Command Reforms in the Indian Military
By Manoj Rawat
As a recent controversy suggests, the plan for unified theater commands is experiencing significant headwinds. India cannot afford half-measures at this point.
Donald Rumsfeld, Technical Innovation, and the Scarcity Mindset
By Jacob Parakilas
A more expensive weapon is not necessarily a more useful weapon; and a more useful weapon is not necessarily the decisive factor in a conflict.
Japan, Philippines to Hold First Ever Joint Air Exercises
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations share overlapping concerns about China’s growing maritime capability and assertiveness.
US Navy to Deploy 6 Littoral Combat Ships by Year End
By Steven Stashwick
The deployment will be a record for the long-troubled ship class.
European Troops Make Low-Key Return Home From Afghanistan
By Geir Moulson
While the U.S. withdrawal makes headlines, European countries are also quietly ending their missions in Afghanistan.
US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew
By Nick Aspinwall
Whether Manila can afford them is another question.
What Does Brunei’s New Defense White Paper Reveal About Its Future Security Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The document offers a sense of the country’s ongoing thinking in the defense space and how it fits in with broader domestic and foreign policy priorities.