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India’s Drone Dreams – And Reality
By Abhijnan Rej
The recent Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes have once again brought armed drones under the spotlight. What lessons should India draw from them?
US Pushes Quantum Tech as Rivalry With China Intensifies
By Abhijnan Rej
A new website collates resources around federal efforts to advance quantum information science.
Russia Tests Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile Against Sea Target
By Steven Stashwick
A Zircon missile was fired from a Russian frigate against a target in the Barents Sea.
Tanks vs. Drones Isn’t Rock, Paper, Scissors
By Jacob Parakilas
Unmanned combat air vehicles have notched up kills against armored fighting vehicles all over the world. Does it mean the end of the tank?
What to Expect From North Korea’s Military Parade
By Bruce Klingner
Pyongyang is likely preparing to reveal new missiles – and more – during anniversary celebrations on October 10.
Australia and South Korea Can and Must Deepen Defense Industry Cooperation
By Tom Corben
A foundation is being already laid for enhanced collaboration on shared supply chain and R&D challenges.
US Doomsday Planes Make Their Presence Felt As Trump Goes Into Quarantine
By Abhijnan Rej
The Pentagon is keen to tell America’s adversaries it remains prepared for all contingencies, presidential ill-health notwithstanding.
Potential Biden Administration Defense Pick Outlines Pentagon Priorities for Next Decade
By Steven Stashwick
Michele Flournoy, former Obama Pentagon appointee, on cost savings and competing with China.
No Matter Who Wins in November, Budget Cuts and Domestic Politics Will Crimp America’s China Strategy
By Jacob Parakilas
Even though China is a rare point of convergence for both parties, partisan politics and COVID-19 induced cuts will affect the U.S. military’s ability to hold the fort in Asia-Pacific come January.
Why US Export Control Policy Matters
By Robert Farley
Export controls are one of the most important tools of U.S. policy toward a rising China.
India and Japan Hold Bilateral Naval Exercise in North Arabian Sea
By Abhijnan Rej
JIMEX 2020 comes at a time when the India-Japan defense relationship, guided by political convergence at the top, is exceptionally robust.
Pentagon Hosts Meeting on Ethical Use of Military AI With Allies and Partners
By Abhijnan Rej
This comes in the backdrop of growing interest in global technology cooperation.