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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.
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
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
By Abhijnan Rej
Kenneth Braithwaite’s proposal for a First Fleet has raised eyebrows, including in India.
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
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first doctrine for the new U.S. military branch answers some key questions -- and raises some more.