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Thailand-Russia Security Ties in the Headlines With Foreign Ministers Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction by the two countries highlighted some of the ongoing and potential defense cooperation between them.
India’s Air Force to Receive 4 More Tejas Light Combat Aircraft in March 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Ministry of Defense revealed this week that four more Tejas light combat aircraft will be delivered to the Air Force next month.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service took delivery of the future USS Billings on February 1.
India Takes Delivery of Four US-Made Chinook Helicopters
By Ankit Panda
The first Chinooks have arrived in India.
Australia, France Sign $35.5 Billion Submarine Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a two-year delay, Australia has signed a production contract with a French shipbuilder for 12 new submarines.
South Korea, US Sign Cost-Sharing Deal for American Troops
By Hyung-Jin Kim
On February 10, chief negotiators from the two countries signed a new cost-sharing plan.
Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip spotlighted some of the ongoing defense activities in the maritime aspect of bilateral ties.
Indonesia’s Cyber Challenge in Focus with Looming 2019 Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Military chief’s recent comments highlights some of the issues security forces are likely to face and ways they need to address them.
Pakistan Kicks Off Sixth Iteration of AMAN Multilateral Naval Drills
By Ankit Panda
The exercise brought together representatives from 45 countries.
What’s Next for China’s Fifth Generation Fighter Jet?
By Abraham Ait
China’s J-20 air superiority fighter could be developed into a stealthy strike and electronic attack jet.
Why India’s New Defense Budget Falls Short
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The new budget does little to advance the very objectives the country has outlined for itself.
Russia-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministers Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The high-level meeting spotlighted some of the activities both sides are exploring for their future military ties.