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China, Pakistan Conclude Bilateral Counterterrorism Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The sixth iteration of the bilateral ‘Warrior’ exercise concluded in Punjab.
Vietnam-Cambodia Military Relations in Focus with Defense Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted some of the ongoing priority areas for the defense relationship heading into 2019.
Australia’s New Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Weapons, Systems Evaluation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The HMAS Hobart completed weapons and systems evaluation with the U.S. Navy off the U.S. West Coast in December.
US Shipbuilder Launches New Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine was launched on December 17.
A New British Military Base in Southeast Asia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the recent hype and the broader inroads Britain has been trying to make in the region of late.
Russia’s T-14 ‘Armata’ Battle Tank to Begin State Trials in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Ministry of Defense will begin state trials of its new main battle tank this year.
India: First S-400 Air Defense System Delivery By October 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India will begin inducting its new S-400 air defense systems from October 2020 onwards, according to the Indian government.
India’s Land Warfare Doctrine 2018: Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst
By Joy Mitra
A 2018 iteration of India’s Land Warfare Doctrine merits a close look.
Naval Visit Puts Vietnam-Thailand Defense Relations Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to continue to develop their security ties.
Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber Makes Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first flight of the Tu-22M3M bomber took place on December 28.
China’s People’s Liberation Army Inducts New Lightweight Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s Ministry of National Defense revealed in late December that a new lightweight battle tank has entered service.
China’s Strategic Support Force At 3
By Elsa B. Kania
The Strategic Support Force’s future trajectory will be a critical bellwether of the PLA’s progress toward becoming a “world-class” military.