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Japan Commissions New Anti-Submarine Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Asahi-class guided missile destroyer was commissioned in late February.
US Navy Commissions New Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Charleston was commissioned on March 2 in South Carolina.
The US Navy’s Carrier-Capable F-35C Stealth Fighter Is Ready for Combat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35C Lightning II has achieved initial operational capability, the U.S. Navy announced last month.
India, Russia To Sign $3 Billion Nuclear Sub Deal This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are set to sign a $3 billion lease agreement for a nuclear-powered attack sub on March 7, according to local media reports.
Russia’s T-90M Main Battle Tank to Complete State Trials in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s upgraded T-90 main battle tank may finish state trials this year, according to media reports.
US Marines Seeking Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
By Steven Stashwick
Land-based, expeditionary anti-ship capability to help U.S. Navy control seas.
Indian Air Strategy After Balakot: The China Factor
By Vasabjit Banerjee and Prashant Hosur Suhas
How is India's air force placed to handle a potential war with Pakistan and a two-front war with Pakistan and China?
Russia’s Latest Diesel-Electric Attack Sub to Commence Sea Trials in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Lada-class diesel-electric attack sub will undergo a series of trials in 2019.
India-Pakistan Crisis Exposes Modi’s Dilemma
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan and Rajesh Rajagopalan
The decision about whether to escalate or not is much more complex than it appears.
India and Pakistan’s Main Battle Tank Forces: An Overview
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two South Asian rivals field two of the world’s largest tank armies.
Has Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘Thunder’ Block II Fighter Jet Engaged in its First Dogfight?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan claims it has shot down two Indian Air Force fighter jets on February 27. The aerial combat may have involved the JF-17 fighter jet.
Prince Salman Tour Spotlights Saudi Arabia Variable in India-Pakistan-China Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The voyage highlighted Riyadh’s role in the balance of ties between the three states and India’s continued concerns on that front.