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US Destroyer Conducts FONOP Against Russian Claims in Sea of Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Philippines Close to Indo-Russian Cruise Missile Purchase: Reports

Philippines Close to Indo-Russian Cruise Missile Purchase: Reports

By Sebastian Strangio
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile would give Manila a potent deterrent to Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.

US Submarines to Field Hypersonic Weapons in 2025

US Submarines to Field Hypersonic Weapons in 2025

By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. Navy expects limited operations by mid-decade and broader capability in 2028.

US Navy Secretary Proposes New Indo-Pacific Fleet

US Navy Secretary Proposes New Indo-Pacific Fleet

By Abhijnan Rej
Kenneth Braithwaite’s proposal for a First Fleet has raised eyebrows, including in India.

Swarms of Glory

Swarms of Glory

By Jacob Parakilas
Sooner or later, swarms of autonomous weapons are likely to transform militaries. But how long will they take to transform our relationship to weapons and armed violence?
How the US Space Force Doctrine Paves the Way for Future Warfighting

How the US Space Force Doctrine Paves the Way for Future Warfighting

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first doctrine for the new U.S. military branch answers some key questions -- and raises some more.

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