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US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship to Deploy to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USSAmerica will be replacing the USS Wasp as the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in the region.
Indonesia-Brunei Security Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Introductory Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted some of the ongoing activity within the bilateral defense relationship.
India’s Light Combat Helicopter Completes Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s new light helicopter gunship test fired an air-to-air missile this month, marking the completion of all weapon integration tests.
Vietnam’s Defense Policy of ‘No’ Quietly Saves Room for ‘Yes’
By Derek Grossman
Vietnam is famous for the “Three Nos,” but Hanoi has been flexible in interpreting those in practice.
The Case for Outer Space Cooperation in South Asia
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While the need is clear, realizing such cooperation will mean addressing several key challenges.
Japan Intercepts 2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Fighter-Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighter jets intercepted two Su-24 strike attack aircraft in the Sea of Japan on January 16.
Report: China Completes User Trials of S-400 Air Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has conducted a second successful test firing of its new S-400 air defense system, according to a Russian source.
South Korea to Receive First Two F-35A Stealth Fighters by the End of March
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two aircraft are expected to be operationally deployed in April or May 2019.
Serial Production of Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Delayed Until at Least 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia will not buy the Su-57 in serial configuration before 2020, according to a Russian aviation industry source.
Singapore-New Zealand Defense Ties in Focus With Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills highlighted an aspect of their military relationship amid ongoing challenges.
Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship.
Report: US to Conduct Army Tactical Missile System Test on Okinawa in 2019
By Ankit Panda
The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is likely to be tested in Japan this year.