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An Era of ‘Submarine Diplomacy’?
By Michito Tsuruoka
The long-standing dilemma between deterrence and reassurance is set to play out again.
Japan Photographs China’s New Y-9DZ Electric Warfare Aircraft for First Time
By Takahashi Kosuke
The western Pacific, including Okinawa and Taiwan, is increasingly becoming a new frontier for electronic warfare.
Indonesia Confirms Purchase of Secondhand Jet Fighters From Qatar
By Sebastian Strangio
The fleet of 12 Mirage 2000-5 jets is intended to bridge the air force over until the delivery of a new fleet of French fighters beginning in early 2026.
From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Not only has Japan become an indispensable ally for the U.S. in contingency planning, but Tokyo is also no longer relying solely on the United States to deter China.
Can Germany Help India Overcome Its Submarine Troubles?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A new submarine deal could bring back Germany as a major player in the Indian defense sector.
Developing Guardrails for Regional Stability: A View from the Philippines
By Jay Batongbacal
Manila sees a variety of different threats to its maritime security. Each requires a different tool or approach.
Japan Awards Kawasaki Heavy Industries $243 Million Contract for Homegrown Version of Tomahawk Missile
By Takahashi Kosuke
Both KHI and MHI received major contracts to develop standoff missiles, part of Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities.
Indonesia Kicks Off Naval Exercises With Involvement of China, US
By Sebastian Strangio
The Komodo exercises represent a rare sign of concord at a time of growing tension in the Asia-Pacific.
AUKUS, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific: Beyond Cyclical Perception Management?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key question about the trilateral security agreement is how it will eventually fit within the broader regional security architecture.
India, US Discuss Upgrading Defense Ties to Counter China
By Ashok Sharma
The two sides discussed co-development of new technologies and co-production of existing and new systems.
Searching for Guardrails: A Vietnamese Perspective on Strategic Equilibrium Amid Uncertainty
By Vu Le Thai Hoang and Ngo Di Lan
The onus is on Southeast Asian countries to seize the initiative and collectively assert their role in shaping a regional order in a state of flux.
China’s Joint Military Drills With Southeast Asian Nations
By Narantsatsral Enkhbat
Beijing’s primary objective is to make sure its neighbors are not aligned with the United States against China.