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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.
Russia Mulls Building Borei-Class Cruise Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a Russian defense industry source, the defense ministry is considering building two Borei-class cruise missile subs.
US-Sri Lanka CARAT Exercises Halted Following Easter Terror Attacks
By Ankit Panda
The exercise began two days before Easter Sunday bombings rocked Sri Lanka.
India Launches Third Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A state-owned Indian shipbuilder has launched the country's third Project 15B guided missile destroyer on April 20.
New Helicopter Deal Puts Indonesia’s Domestic Defense Industry into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inking of a new contract has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to boost its military capabilities and the role of its domestic defense industry in addressing its needs.
India, Vietnam Conclude Second Iteration of Bilateral Naval Exercise off Cam Ranh Bay
By Ankit Panda
The exercise underscores growing maritime ties between the two countries.
Why is China Developing a New J-11 Variant?
By Abraham Ait
Next generation technologies on the J-11D likely to surpass Russia’s Su-35
India Approves Procurement of 464 T-90MS Main Battle Tanks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The approval by India’s Committee on Security, however, is coming with a catch.