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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.
China’s S-400 Air Defense System Intercepts ‘Ballistic Target’ 250 Kilometers Away
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes the first time that China tested one of its recently acquired S-400 air defense systems.
Why India Fears Trump’s Emerging Afghanistan Approach
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A weaker American presence would only compound New Delhi’s existing Afghan conundrum.
Brunei-Australia Military Ties in the Headlines with Defense Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The holding of the drills deserves attention within the wider perspective of the defense relationship between the two sides.
Russia (Once Again) Announces Start of Sea Trials of ‘Doomsday Weapon’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the second time in 2018, Russia has announced the beginning of sea trials of its ‘Poseidon’ underwater drone.