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Defense Dialogue Spotlights Vietnam-France Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction was yet another sign of ongoing attempts by both sides to further boost security collaboration.
India Successfully Test Fires Indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian military has test fired three Nag anti-tank guided missiles on July 7.
Russia to Conclude Testing Phase of RS-28 Sarmat ICBM in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile will conclude its testing phase in late 2020, according to a senior Russian government official.
US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Australia for Port Call Ahead of Talisman Sabre 2019
By Ankit Panda
The Ronald Reagan Strike Group arrived in Australia.
What Can Malaysia Do With 2 Submarines?
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
Points to ponder for Malaysia’s first Defense White Paper.
Report: Russia to Produce 60 Avangard Hypersonic Boost-Glide Warheads
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the Russian government, the production and delivery of the Avangard warhead is proceeding without any delays.
Russia Confirms Delivery of S-400 Air Defense Systems to India Will Begin in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first regimental set of S-400 air defense systems is slated to arrive in India by late 2020.
What’s Next for Singapore’s New Military Training Facility Plans?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A groundbreaking ceremony highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to boost its local military training grounds as part of its ongoing defense modernization.
Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Second Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surface combatant capable of ballistic missile defense is set to be commissioned in March 2020.
US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service’s newest littoral combat ship was launched in Mobile, Alabama on June 29.
Security Consultations Put Russia-Philippines Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another manifestation of defense ties was in the headlines recently.
Russia Signs Contract for 2 Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry has reportedly signed a contract for two Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarines.