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