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What Did India’s Foreign Secretary Achieve on His Trip to Russia?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at a recent interaction between the two sides.
India’s Air Force to Begin Receiving AH-64E Attack Helicopters in August
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to take delivery of its first batch of four AH-64E attack helicopters this August.
Naval Visit Highlights Vietnam-Bangladesh Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted some of the efforts both sides are making to boost ties.
Indonesia Launches Third Nagapasa-Class Diesel Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first locally assembled Nagapasa-class sub was launched on April 11.
India’s Army Receives First Six of 114 Long-Range Dhanush Howitzers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army has taken delivery of the first six Dhanush 155-millimeter/45-caliber towed howitzers.
US State Department Approves Sale of 56 Supersonic SM-3 Block IB Missiles to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated cost for the missile sale is $1.150 billion.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Fighter Has Gone Missing Over Pacific Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s remaining fleet of 12 F-35As will remain grounded for the time being, according to the Japanese defense minister.
New Military Facility Transfer Highlights Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The handover of a new office building spotlighted the developments underway in the capacity-building aspect of the defense relationship.
A First: US and Mongolia Hold Air Force-to-Air Force Talks
By Ankit Panda
The exercise marks a deepening of the U.S.-Mongolia military relations.
Naval Visit to Put Russia-Philippines Military Ties in Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An upcoming engagement will highlight ongoing efforts by both sides to boost a nascent but developing defense relationship.
Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China?
By Abraham Ait
A look at the possibility of further Russia fighter sales to the People’s Liberation Army.
Coast Guard Visit Highlights India-Vietnam Maritime Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement puts the focus on a growing area of collaboration between the two sides.