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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.
Russia Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Avangard Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
By Ankit Panda
The test brings the Avangard one step closer to becoming the first deployed HGV system anywhere.
Singapore-Thailand Defense Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Introductory Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the ongoing activity in the security relationship between the two countries.
India’s Big Defense Acquisition Challenge
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Occasional concerns about corrupt defense deals are merely the symptoms of broader structural issues that need to be addressed.
US Navy Releases Updated Plan for Maintaining Superiority
By Steven Stashwick
Plan to guide procurement, training, reforms to compete with China and Russia.
China Conducts First Test of New JL-3 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
China’s nuclear modernization continues with the first known test of its next-generation SLBM.
New Vessel Puts South Korea-Thailand Defense Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The frigate delivery spotlights wider ongoing military collaboration between the two sides.
Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Reaches Early Operational Capability on US B-1B Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin has delivered the first set of Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles to the U.S. Air Force.
Are 105 Extra F-35s the Best Option for Japan's Military?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35 has always been seen as just an interim solution by Japanese defense planners as the aircraft cannot fulfill crucial operational requirements of the JASDF.
Myanmar’s Military in the Headlines With 71st Air Force Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent commemoration highlights developments within the service and the country’s wider defense modernization.
Japan Approves Plans to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s two largest warships will be converted into aircraft carriers over the next five years.