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Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Remain Docked in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian shipbuilding industry still expects to meet the 2021 deadline for finishing repairs and upgrades on the flagship of the Russian Navy.
China’s Second Domestic Aircraft Carrier Is Under Construction: US Report
By Ankit Panda
The new carrier will likely feature a catapult-assisted aircraft launch system.
China Has Constructed Six Ballistic Missile Submarines
By Ankit Panda
China’s sea-based deterrent is growing.
US Navy to Stand Up Unmanned Robot Ship Development Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is planning to stand up a new development squadron to help integrate autonomous ships into the existing fleet structure.
China, Russia Conduct First Joint Live-Fire Missile Exercise at Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese and Russian navies jointly conducted a live-fire air defense exercises on May 4.
Will the Masood Azhar Listing Improve Sino-Indian Relations?
By Rajesh Rajagopalan and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
There are understandable reasons to be skeptical.
Air Force Chief Inaugural Visit Puts Singapore-Brunei Defense Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity within that aspect of bilateral ties.
Pentagon: Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Will Realize China’s Nuclear Triad
By Ankit Panda
China’s new nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile will complete its triad.
Are Pakistan’s Battlefield Nuclear Weapons a Mirage?
By Aditya Ramanathan and Kunaal Kini
What exactly is behind Pakistan’s much-discussed low-yield Nasr? And how might it be used?
Japan-Vietnam Military Ties in the Headlines with Defense Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent trip by the Japanese defense minister spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.
India Launches 4th Kalvari-Class Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s latest diesel-electric attack submarine was launched in Mumbai on May 6.
South Korea Approves Construction of New Destroyers and Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South Korean government has approved the construction of three new guided missile destroyers and three diesel-electric attack submarines.