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Intelligence Exchange Highlights Thailand-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The most recent iteration of the meeting put into focus some of the ongoing activity in the defense relationship.
A More Assertive US ‘Gray Zone’ Strategy
By Steven Stashwick
Leaders want Russia and China to respond to U.S. initiative, not the other way around.
New Arms Deals Highlight Indonesia-Russia Military Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new contract reinforces Jakarta’s continued efforts to cultivate Moscow as a defense partner in spite of the challenges.
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
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
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.