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The Burned Bonhomme Richard: Lasting Damage for the US Navy
By Robert Farley
The burning of Bonhomme Richard is a nightmare that will continue to torture the U.S. Navy for a good long while.
2020 Australian Defense Strategic Update: The Revenge of Geography
By Peter J. Dean
Australia’s strategic environment is rapidly changing and along with it the risks that the nation’s defense policy must manage.
Japan Sortieing More Jets During Heightened Senkaku Tensions
By Steven Stashwick
Chinese jets, ships, and administrative moves add up to a months-long escalation of the East China Sea dispute.
Indian, Chinese Soldiers Disengaging After Deadly Clash in Ladakh
By Associated Press
A month after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley, the two sides are pulling back front-line troops.
US Air Force Grants Boeing $1.2 Billion Initial F-15EX Contract
By Ankit Panda
The first F-15EX fighters are expected to complete production next year.
US Amphibious Assault Ship Burns in Port for Second Day
By Steven Stashwick
USS Bonhomme Richard caught fire during maintenance in San Diego on Sunday.
USS Bonhomme Richard Suffers From Major Fire at US Naval Base San Diego
By Ankit Panda
The origins of the fire remain uncertain -- as does the status of the ship.
US Marine Corps Faces COVID-19 Outbreak in Okinawa
By Ankit Panda
The outbreak at U.S. Marine Corps facilities has raised concerns on the island.
Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?
By Nik Mohamed Rashid Nik Zurin and Ivy Kwek
Malaysia’s planned defense reforms need implementing.
Australia’s 2020 Defense Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan: A Paradigm Shift
By Ankit Panda
Australia is setting its sights on big defense expenditures over the coming decade to support a more active defense concept.
Australia Plans $190 Billion Defense Boost Over Decade
By Associated Press
Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned that the post-pandemic world will become more dangerous.
Enhanced Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Interceptor Successfully Tested
By Ankit Panda
The test took place in New Mexico.