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November 20, 2019
India Makes $800 Million Advance Payment for Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the Russian president, the missile systems will be delivered to India on schedule.
November 20, 2019
India Test Fires Agni-II Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test was reportedly conducted at night on November 16.
November 18, 2019
What’s in the New Philippines-Brunei TOR on Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a recent development might mean for the wider defense relationship.
November 15, 2019
Tiger Triumph: US-India Military Relations Get More Complex
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A new exercise has reinforced the trend of deepening defense collaboration between the two sides.
November 15, 2019
Australia’s Largest Warships Achieve Final Operational Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy’s two Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ships have achieved final operational capability.
November 15, 2019
U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.
November 15, 2019
General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Construction of the first-of-class Columbia could begin in late 2020, according to the CEO of General Dynamics.
November 14, 2019
Defense Minister Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of the bilateral relationship.
November 14, 2019
Russia: Avangard Hypersonic Warhead to Enter Service in Coming Weeks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force will receive the first two ICBMs fitted with the Avangard warhead in late November or early December.
November 13, 2019
Australia’s Third Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The newest Hobart-class destroyer has successfully completed sea trials in November, according to Australia’s defense minister.
November 13, 2019
Japan Places Follow-on Order for Joint Strike Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government has awarded Norway’s Kongsberg a follow-on contract to supply additional Joint Strike Missiles.
November 13, 2019
Joint Military Exercise Puts Malaysia Defense Policy into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent engagement highlighted some of the ongoing activity underway with respect to the Southeast Asian state’s defense policy.
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