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US State Department Approves Sale of 24 MH-60R Helicopters to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has been cleared this week to buy 24 MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters from the United States.
Russia to Begin Delivery of China’s Second S-400 Air Defense System Regiment in July
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The delivery of the second S-400 regimental set is expected to begin in late July, according to a Russian government source.
US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in the Philippines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Wasp, carrying at least 10 F-35Bs, is participating in a joint military exercise with Australia and the Philippines.
Vietnam-Laos Border Patrols Highlight Bilateral Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to develop collaboration in this realm.
Russia to Offer China Su-57 Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is reportedly considering selling China an export version of the Su-57 fighter jet.
First 2 Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35A fighter jets landed at a South Korean military base on March 29.
Japan Air Self Defense Force Stands Up First F-35A Lightning II Fighter Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan stood up its first operational F-35A fighter squadron, the 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, on March 29.
Exclusive: India Conducted a Failed Anti-Satellite Test in February 2019
By Ankit Panda
India succeeded in destroying a satellite in low earth orbit in March, but that wasn’t its first attempted ASAT test.
What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Navy Pact Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recently discussed development in the defense relationship.
Australia’s Second Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new destroyer has undergone a series of trials to validate a number of its weapons systems.
Shipbuilder Launches New Attack Sub for Russia’s Pacific Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack sub is expected to join the Russian Pacific Fleet by 2020.
India’s Missile Test Spotlights Its Lingering Space Challenges
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While a recent test is no doubt historic, New Delhi has much work left to do to address the challenges that remain.