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A First: Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force Joins US-Australia Talisman Sabre Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The development underscores growing trilateral U.S.-Japan-Australia coordination.
What’s Next for the Indonesia-Philippines Boundary Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With domestic approval complete, both sides are looking to the next steps in a significant and historic agreement.
US Navy Launches Newest Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy christened the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul on June 15.
Report: India Scraps Israel Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Deal (Again)
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian government has reportedly once again abandoned plans to procure medium-range anti-tank guided missiles from Israel.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Singapore Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the current and future opportunities for security cooperation between the two sides amid wider domestic and foreign policy developments.
Vietnam-Thailand Maritime Ties in the Headlines With Navy Commander Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted one aspect of a developing defense relationship between the two countries.
Vietnam, Japan Conduct Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese People’s Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force held a joint naval exercise earlier this week.
Induction of Indian Navy’s Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has pointed out 36 defects in the second boat of the Kalvari class. Fixing them will take at least a year.
What’s in Indonesia New Air Force Squadrons?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inauguration of the two new aviation squadrons highlighted ongoing efforts by the Southeast Asian state to develop and modernize its military.
New Zealand Outlines Progress on P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Procurement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The New Zealand government has recently released milestone estimates for the P-8A introduction into service.
South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s newest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy by 2020.
Russia’s First Borei-A-Class Missile Sub to Enter Second Round of Sea Trials in June
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Sea trials of the first upgraded variant of the Borei-A-class nuclear missile sub will reportedly begin at the end of this month.