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Indian Army Chief Visits Troops Near Troubled China Border

Indian Army Chief Visits Troops Near Troubled China Border

By Ashok Sharma and Aijaz Hussain
General M.M. Naravane traveled to the Ladakh region, where 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a recent skirmish.
Japan Suspends Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Plans. What Happens Now?

Japan Suspends Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Plans. What Happens Now?

By Ankit Panda
Tokyo scraps plans for two expensive missile defense installations. Will another system replace Aegis Ashore?

South Korean Defense Minister Emphasizes Increased Spending on Indigenous Defense Manufacturers

South Korean Defense Minister Emphasizes Increased Spending on Indigenous Defense Manufacturers

By Ankit Panda
The economic difficulties arising from the pandemic have the South Korean government looking for ways to bolster the national defense industry.

Japan to Scrap Costly Land-Based US Missile Defense System

Japan to Scrap Costly Land-Based US Missile Defense System

By Associated Press
Japan’s Defense Ministry announced it would drop plans to deploy the Aegis Ashore system, citing safety concerns.

The Case for US-Japan Space Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

The Case for US-Japan Space Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

By Taro Sato
To combat China's space ambitions, Japan and the U.S. need a coordinated, regional approach.
India and Australia’s ‘Shared Vision’: Setting the Stage for Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Engagement

India and Australia’s ‘Shared Vision’: Setting the Stage for Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Engagement

By Ankush Wagle
We are seeing the first steps toward a deeper India-Australia maritime security partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Will Philippine Coast Guard’s New Leadership Mean New Priorities? 

Will Philippine Coast Guard’s New Leadership Mean New Priorities? 

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Looking at the possible impact of the departure of Admiral Joel Garcia on Philippine maritime security.
US Air Force’s F-15E Completes Certification to Deliver B61-12 Nuclear Weapon

US Air Force’s F-15E Completes Certification to Deliver B61-12 Nuclear Weapon

By Ankit Panda
The improved, guided gravity bomb is slated to undergo certification for other aircraft, including the F-35A.

What’s in Russia’s New Nuclear Deterrence ’Basic Principles’?

What’s in Russia’s New Nuclear Deterrence ’Basic Principles’?

By Ankit Panda
A new document sheds insight on old debates.

The Cyber Threat Facing Pakistan

The Cyber Threat Facing Pakistan

By Muhammad Abdul Qadeer
The threat of Indian cyberattacks against Pakistan becomes more serious given India’s growing cybersecurity cooperation with Israel.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Denies Chinese Naval Base Again—But What’s Really Happening?

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Denies Chinese Naval Base Again—But What’s Really Happening?

By Ankit Panda
The Cambodian prime minister has pushed back on the idea of exclusive basing rights for any country.
What COVID-19 Means for the US-Japan Alliance

What COVID-19 Means for the US-Japan Alliance

By Yuki Tatsumi and Yoshimitsu Sato
With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can the U.S. and Japan keep deterrence robust?

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