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Can Arms Control Make a 21st-Century Comeback?
By Jacob Parakilas
An increasingly fractured international system, along with lack of a meaningful hierarchy of threats, is making prospects of arms control difficult.
Australia to Acquire Hypersonic Weapons Capability in Collaboration with US
By Abhijnan Rej
The newly announced SCIFiRE project builds on 15 years of joint Australia-U.S. fundamental research on hypersonics.
US Navy to Scrap Fire-ravaged USS Bonhomme Richard
By Steven Stashwick
The Pacific-based amphibious carrier burned for nearly five days in July.
How Has COVID-19 Affected the Global Defense Industry?
By Robert Farley
Any assessment of the health of defense industry supply chains has to distinguish the impact of the pandemic from increasing protectionism and intellectual property maneuvering.
SITMEX: India-Singapore-Thailand Complete Second Trilateral Maritime Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China’s growing economic might and its aggressive military posturing have provided India, Singapore and Thailand strategic rationale to combine their efforts.
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP Against Russian Claims in Sea of Japan
By Steven Stashwick
The Russian Navy claims that it expelled USS John S. McCain from Peter the Great Bay.
India Leases 2 Maritime Surveillance Drones From US: Report
By Abhijnan Rej
While the U.S. has evinced interest in selling armed and unarmed drones to India, a variety of reasons is preventing the country from going ahead with the purchases.
Europe as a Major Military Power in Asia? Don’t Bet on It
By Jacob Parakilas
Despite symbolic assertions, European countries face fundamental constraints in establishing a larger military footprint in Asia.
Understanding Vietnam’s Military Modernization Efforts
By Bich Tran
The country's armed forces have come a long way since the years following the Vietnam War.
India Continues Missile Tests as Crisis With China Remains Unabated
By Abhijnan Rej
According to reports, the Indian military will test multiple Brahmos cruise missiles this week.
Quad 2.0 Is Off to a Good Start – It Must Keep Going
By Manoj Rawat
The Malabar exercises in the Indian Ocean this month show the Quad is ready to be serious.
IP Dispute May Slow Canada’s Plans to Procure New Frigates
By Robert Farley
This kind of story has become common, although it less commonly involves allies and domestic production contracts.