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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two new warships were officially laid down at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia on April 23.
Pakistan’s Navy Test Fires Indigenous Anti-Ship/Land-Attack Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test launch from a Pakistan Navy fast attack craft reportedly took place in the Arabian Sea on April 23.
Russia Launches Project 09852 Special Purpose Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine reportedly capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone was launched on April 23.