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Indian Prime Minister Announces Successful Anti-Satellite Weapon Test in National Address
By Ankit Panda
An Indian interceptor missile destroyed a satellite at an altitude of 300 km.
Japan Commissions 10th Soryu-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s newest diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned on March 18.
Cyclone Idai and India’s Role as a New Security Provider
By Shishir Upadhyaya
Three Indian naval vessels were luckily in the region and able to respond rapidly to the devastation of Cyclone Idai.
US Intelligence: Russia’s Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drone Ready for Service by 2027
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a U.S. intelligence assessment, the ‘Poseidon’ has been tested 11 times to date.
Indian Air Force Inducts First 2 US-Made Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopters
By Ankit Panda
The IAF’s 126 Helicopter Unit will operate the country’s first Chinooks.
Missile Defense Milestone: US Carries Out Successful ‘Salvo’ Interception of ICBM Target
By Ankit Panda
The test marks the second-ever successful U.S. missile defense test against an ICBM-class target.
Japan to Develop Extended-Range Supersonic Air-to-Surface Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to extend the range of its domestically designed and produced ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile.
Singapore-Germany Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement highlights the security aspect of collaboration between the two countries.
Japan Scrambles Aircraft to Intercept 2 PLAAF Spy Planes in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first intercept of two Shaanxi Y-9J maritime patrol aircraft in 2019.
Pacific Partnership 2019 Search and Rescue Exercise Comes to the Marshall Islands
By Ankit Panda
Pacific Partnership 2019 engagements culminated in a search and rescue exercise in the Marshall Islands.
India, Sri Lanka Set to Begin Annual ‘Mitra Shakti’ Army Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The sixth iteration of exercise Mitra Shakti will begin on March 26.
India-Indonesia Naval Patrols Highlights Maritime Collaboration
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent development was a reminder of efforts by both sides to forge greater cooperation in this realm.