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Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted an often-overlooked confidence-building mechanism between the two Southeast Asian states.
Indonesia-Brunei Defense Ties in Focus with Joint Committee Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the ongoing security ties between the two Southeast Asian states.
India, Japan Conclude First Dharma Guardian Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise marks the further deepening of military cooperation between India and Japan.
Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant?
By Ben Ho Wan Beng
Another take on the A2/AD vs. carrier debate
Singapore-Thailand Military Ties in the Spotlight With Defense Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on the defense side of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states.
Is China Rethinking the Shenyang J-31 Fighter?
By Robert Farley
The Chinese military has been lukewarm about the J-31, concerned that its performance did not merit domestic acquisition.
Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
China’s military technology and weapons development are a reality check for regional security.
Explaining the Proliferation of China’s Drones
By Henrik Paulsson
Chinese armed drones have been operated or ordered by 17 countries.
Russia Admits That It Can’t Retrofit Aircraft Carrier After Accident
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian officials admitted that they no longer can service Russia’s lone aircraft carrier following a recent sinking of a large floating dry dock.
India to Receive First Batch of K-9 Vajra Self-Propelled Howitzers This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of ten K-9 self-propelled howitzers will be delivered to the Indian Army in November.
Japan Plans Large Unmanned Submersibles
By Steven Stashwick
New capabilities suggest how Japan plans to defend Senkakus in East China Sea.
Strike-Capable Wing Loong II Drone Enters Service With China’s PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new combat drone was first revealed to the public in 2016.