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India Selects Israeli Radar and Electronic Warfare Suite For Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

India Selects Israeli Radar and Electronic Warfare Suite For Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense deal was reportedly “quietly” concluded already in October.
Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade one of its flattops into a full-fledged aircraft carrier.

US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted its second successful SM-3 BlockIIA intercept test in 2018.

Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties in the Headlines With Border Meeting

Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties in the Headlines With Border Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year's iteration of their annual meeting offered a sense of where both sides are on border management issues.

US Launches Third Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

US Launches Third Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The third and last Zumwalt-Class guided missile destroyer was launched on December 9.
Why the 2018 US-India Air Force Exercises Matter

Why the 2018 US-India Air Force Exercises Matter

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The 'Cope India' military exercise holds broader significance for the bilateral relationship.

India, China Resume Annual 'Hand-in-Hand' Military Exercise After One-Year Gap

India, China Resume Annual 'Hand-in-Hand' Military Exercise After One-Year Gap

By Ankit Panda
The exercise was suspended in 2017 amid strained bilateral ties after the Doklam standoff.
Brunei-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Chief Visit

Brunei-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Chief Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the ongoing defense activity between the two countries.

First F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in Australia

First F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in Australia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be permanently based in Australia.

India Test Fires Agni-V Nuclear-Capable ICBM

India Test Fires Agni-V Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s most advanced nuclear-capable ICBM is slated to be inducted into service in the coming months.

Artillery Drills Spotlights India-Singapore Military Ties

Artillery Drills Spotlights India-Singapore Military Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides completed the latest iteration of their exercise amid a particularly active few weeks for defense ties.
Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Sub to Begin State Trials in 2019

Russia’s First Yasen-M Attack Sub to Begin State Trials in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first improved nuclear-powered Yasen-M attack sub will be ready for state trials and live firing tests by summer 2019.

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