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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.
Japan Set to Become World’s Second Largest Operator of F-35 Stealth Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s cabinet has voted to buy over 100 extra F-35 stealth fighter jets.
US Navy Christens Latest Freedom-Class Littoral Class Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest surface combatant was christened on December 15 in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Air Force Exercise Highlights Indonesia-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of Exercise Elang Indopura spotlighted the trajectory of defense relations between the two sides.
Russia, India Conclude Indra Navy 2018 Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise took place across two phases in the Bay of Bengal.
Is India Expecting Too Much From Its Strategic Partnership With Vietnam?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite growing strategic convergence, New Delhi should also be mindful of some of the limitations in the relationship.
Navy Chief Visit Highlights India-Vietnam Military Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader significance of a recent interaction between the two countries.
Australia, France Close to Finalizing Agreement for $36 Billion Submarine Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia’s defense department and France’s Naval Group are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement this month.
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.