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Russian Pacific Fleet Aircraft Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Arctic Ocean

Russian Pacific Fleet Aircraft Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Arctic Ocean

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The anti-submarine warfare drill involved four Russian Navy Il-38/N maritime patrol aircraft.
Russia Sends New Missiles for S-400 Air Defense System to China

Russia Sends New Missiles for S-400 Air Defense System to China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missiles are a replacement for those damaged on a Russian ship that got into a storm in the English Channel in 2017.

Russia Kicks Off Work on 2 Guided Missile Frigates for Indian Navy

Russia Kicks Off Work on 2 Guided Missile Frigates for Indian Navy

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s Yantar shipyard began work on two guided missile frigates destined for service in the Indian Navy earlier.

Military Chief Visit Puts Indonesia-Thailand Defense Ties in Focus

Military Chief Visit Puts Indonesia-Thailand Defense Ties in Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip reinforced efforts by both sides to strengthen their security relations despite lingering challenges at home and abroad.

US Navy Christens Third Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

US Navy Christens Third Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS Lyndon B. Johnson was christened on April 27 at a shipyard in the northeastern United States.
Report: India to Test Fire Air-Launched BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile This Week

Report: India to Test Fire Air-Launched BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile This Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The BrahMos missile is likely to be test launched from an Indian Air Force Su-30MKI aircraft this week.

USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan

USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan

By Ankit Panda
USS Wasp and USS Stethem are slated to return to the continental United States.
The Importance of Nepal’s First Satellite Launch

The Importance of Nepal’s First Satellite Launch

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at the context behind a significant development for the country.

US Offers Japan Access to F-35 Code for New Stealth Fighter

US Offers Japan Access to F-35 Code for New Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin is reportedly offering Tokyo top secret software as part of its pitch to develop Japan’s next-generation stealth fighter.

India’s Growing Iran Dilemma

India’s Growing Iran Dilemma

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Iran sanction waiver issue is just the latest manifestation of New Delhi’s rising challenge in managing ties with Tehran.

China’s Navy Showcases New Type 055 Guided Missile Destroyer in Naval Parade

China’s Navy Showcases New Type 055 Guided Missile Destroyer in Naval Parade

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A naval parade to honor the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Chinese Navy included the service’s latest destroyer class.
Russia Lays Down 2 Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigates

Russia Lays Down 2 Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigates

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two new warships were officially laid down at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia on April 23.

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