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January 17, 2020
India’s Army Takes Delivery of New K-9 Howitzers Ahead of Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Larsen & Toubro has delivered ahead of schedule more than half of the 100 K9 Vajra-T 155 mm/52 cal tracked self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) ordered by the Indian Army.
January 17, 2020
Lockheed Martin Awarded $32.9 Million Pentagon Contract for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense contractor has won a contract modification for logistics support to Taiwan’s F-16 upgrade program.
January 16, 2020
Taiwan Holds Latest Military Drills Following Elections
By Associated Press
Taiwanese marines staged drills Thursday as part of a series of military exercises following the re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen.
January 16, 2020
US Navy, Marine Corps Seek Shore-Based Naval Strike Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Navy and U.S. Marine Corps are considering a shore-based version of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), according to a senior U.S. defense official.
January 16, 2020
Australia’s Submarine Program Faces Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s Future Submarine Program has missed two key contractual milestones, according to an audit report.
January 16, 2020
Why Are Russian Military Planes Flying Around Taiwan?
By John S. Van Oudenaren
Russia has little rationale for sending warplanes close to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea – aside from appeasing China.
January 16, 2020
Russia to Build 3 PAK DA Stealth Bomber Prototypes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Serial production of the new bomber is expected to kick off in 2027.
January 15, 2020
Russia: Delivery of T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Ground Forces have yet to receive the first serial-produced batch of T-14 Armata main battle tanks.
January 15, 2020
US Navy to Install Laser Weapon on Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The littoral combat ship USS Little Rock will be fitted with a laser weapon during its upcoming deployment.
January 14, 2020
Indonesia: Shore-Based Naval Gun Commissioning Puts Ongoing Weapons Development into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.
January 13, 2020
Asia’s Anxiety Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions in the Spotlight with Philippines Evacuation Kickoff
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s ongoing effort to evacuate its citizens has highlighted the challenges some Asian governments are facing in managing the fallout from recent tensions.
January 13, 2020
China’s Navy Commissions First-of-Class Type 055 Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s latest warship was commissioned on Sunday.
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