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Decoding China’s Recent Combat Drills in the First Island Chain
By Lu Li-Shih
China’s military presence in Taiwan’s ADIZ has significance for more than just Taiwan.
Is There Anything New Under the Technological Sun?
By Jacob Parakilas
Even categories of military technology that seem novel, like UAVs, are actually refinements of previous forms, rather than a wholly new innovation.
Hypersonic Missiles: A New Arms Race
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China, Russia and the United States are all pursuing hypersonic weapons technologies, setting the stage for an arms race.
Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy
By Noto Suoneto and Ananta Evander
Nearly two years on from his surprise appointment, how do the efforts of the Indonesian Defense Minister hold up?
Are Nuclear Weapons Gaining New Salience in National Security Strategies?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Nuclear states are clearly planning for the long-term future of their nuclear capabilities.
Indonesia Clinches Deal for 8 Italian-Made Frigates
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement represents one part of a sharp planned increase in Indonesia's defense spending.
US Navy’s Zumwalt Destroyers to Carry 12 Hypersonic Weapons in 2025
By Steven Stashwick
The 2022 U.S. Navy budget plans add details about hypersonic deployment.
India’s Submarine Saga
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi approved a proposal to purchase six conventional submarines, but given past delays it’s not clear that India’s naval woes will dissipate anytime soon.
How Chinese Unmanned Platforms Could Degrade Taiwan’s Air Defense and Disable a US Navy Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fictional war scenario showcases how emerging technological capabilities could be used in a future Sino-U.S. military confrontation over Taiwan.
Pentagon’s 2022 Budget Cuts Ships to Modernize
By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. Navy proposes to build fewer vessels and make more cuts in order to recapitalize the fleet.
Chinese Overflight Highlights Malaysia’s Need for a Stronger Military Deterrent
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The country will only face growing threats to its maritime sovereignty in the years to come.
What Would a Modern ‘National Flagship’ Actually Look Like?
By Jacob Parakilas
Does a royal yacht, like the one planned by the U.K., actually have a role to play in modern statecraft?