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US, Japan Conduct Cooperative Naval Deployment in Strait of Malacca
By Ankit Panda
The exercise placed the spotlight on one of the region’s most important strategic chokepoints.
Delivery of Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Submarine Pushed to 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Technical problems will reportedly delay the delivery of the new attack sub Kazan by a year or more.
India Delivers Two Mi-24V Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India delivered the first two of four Mi-24V helicopter gunships to the Afghan Air Force on May 16.
Navy Goodwill Visit Highlights Thailand-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in this dimension of the relationship.
What’s in the New Philippines-Czech Republic Defense Industry Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent development within the broader security relationship.
India, Singapore Begin SIMBEX 2019 Naval Exercises in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The latest iteration of the SIMBEX exercise is taking place in the South China Sea.
Russia’s Next Generation Strategic Bomber to Make Debut Flight in 2025-26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first prototype of Russia’s new PAK DA bomber will reportedly be rolled out in 2021 or 2022.
US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile launch from a nuclear-powered submarine off Florida on May 9.
India’s Navy Successfully Tests Cooperative Engagement Capability During Missile Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service for the first time successfully tested a real-time sensor netting system during a missile launch last week.
US State Department Approves Sale of 94 SM-2 Block IIIB Missiles to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated cost for the missile sale is $314 million.
US Government Report Outlines Problems With Navy’s Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Multiple issues persist with the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer program, according to a new U.S. government survey.
Russia to Procure 76 Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jets by 2028
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is set to procure 76 Su-57s by 2028, according to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.