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January 25, 2020
With Its New Aircraft Carrier, Is China Now a Blue Water Navy?
By James Maclaren
China recently commissioned its first indigenous aircraft carrier and took another step toward altering the military balance of power.
January 24, 2020
Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue
By Associated Press
The Philippine president has renewed a threat to terminate an accord unless Washington restores a visa of a political ally linked to human rights violations.
January 24, 2020
Navy Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states and what lies ahead in 2020.
January 23, 2020
What’s Next for Vietnam’s 5G Ambitions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Viettel’s forays in the 5G space and its potential implications for Vietnam’s broader approach.
January 21, 2020
What’s Next for the Philippines’ Remote Weapon Station Development?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The soft-launching of the project highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to develop its capabilities.
January 20, 2020
India Stands Up New Su-30MKI Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighter jets of the new squadron are expected to be armed with the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
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.
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