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Lockheed Martin Offers India Upgraded F-16 Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new fighter jet, designated F-21, will feature components and learning from the F-35 and F-22, according to Lockheed Martin.
Russia’s First 'Poseidon' Underwater Drone-Carrying Submarine to Be Launched in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will be launched this spring, according to Vladimir Putin.
US Coast Guard Conducts South Pacific Fisheries Patrols in Coordination With Canada
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. and Canadian presence in the South Pacific is designed to support a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”
India’s Defense Ministry Clears Production of 114 Long-Range Artillery Gun Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense ministry and the Indian Army reportedly cleared the production of 114 Dhanush 155-millimeter/45-caliber towed howitzers.
Indian Army Accepts Arjun MK1-A Main Battle Tank for Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following a month-long validation trial, the Indian Army has accepted an improved variant of the Arjun main battle tank into service.
US-Brunei Military Ties in Focus With Defense Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The meeting highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
Australia's Collins-Class Submarines Enter a 20th Year of Trouble
By Robert Green
A Swedish shipyard’s troubles and Australia’s quest for new submarines.
Indonesia, South Korea Close to Signing Attack Submarine Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indonesian is close to signing a contract for three more Type 209/1400 diesel-electric attack submarines.
F-35B Stealth Fighters Drop Smart Bombs Over Philippine and East China Seas in Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a first, U.S. F-35Bs dropped guided bombs on practice targets during a military exercise at sea in Asia this week.
Russia’s Military to Receive 12 T-14 ‘Armata’ Battle Tanks in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military is slated to receive 12 T-14 main battle tanks and four T-16 armored recovery vehicles by year’s end.
US Navy Attack Sub to Participate in Japanese Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy submarine will participate in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Submarine Competition this week.
U.S. Navy Supercarrier’s Integrated Combat System Undergoes First Ever Live Fire Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The integrated combat system of the USS Gerald R. Ford underwent its first ever live fire test this month.