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October 18, 2019
Russian Subs Live-Fire Ballistic Missiles in Nuclear Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian submarines of the Northern and Pacific Fleets test fired ballistic missiles from submerged positions during a recent military exercise.
October 18, 2019
US Approves Sale of Air-to-Air Missiles to South Korea
By Ankit Panda
South Korea has been approved to purchase 120 AIM-120C-7/C-8 missiles.
October 17, 2019
Nuclear Deterrence: Mixed Messages for Japan
Recent U.S. policy has given Japan reason to be both concerned and reassured about its security guarantees.
October 17, 2019
Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program Is Back on Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The country’s defense minister told parliament that the $4.5 billion upgrade program for 142 F-16 fighter jets is on schedule.
October 17, 2019
Xi’s Visit Exposes the Limits of China-Nepal Strategic Convergence
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the interests both sides have for better ties, there are real limits and challenges to this.
October 16, 2019
India Delivers 2 More Mi-24V Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian officials handed over the last two of four Mi-24v helicopter gunships to the Afghan Air Force on October 15.
October 16, 2019
Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country continues to move forward with ongoing efforts to boost its aging helicopter fleet.
October 15, 2019
The Growing Importance of ADMM Plus for South Korea
By Saeme Kim
Participation in ADMM Plus activities create a norm of addressing security threats collectively -- a critical move for South Korea.
October 15, 2019
Search and Rescue Exercise Highlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted the security aspect of the broader bilateral relationship.
October 15, 2019
Russia Kicks Off Annual Nuclear Forces Readiness Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The exercise will reportedly involve 12,000 troops, 213 missile launchers, 105 aircraft, and five submarines.
October 15, 2019
Turkish Modernization of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B Submarines Continues
By Ankit Panda
The submarines will be modernized over the next three years.
October 09, 2019
Japan-Vietnam Defense Cooperation in the Headlines With Naval Consultations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent consultation highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the naval aspect of the bilateral defense relationship.
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