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One of the World’s Largest Floating Dry Docks Has Sunk With Russia’s Carrier Aboard
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A collapsed crane has reportedly left a gaping hole in Russia’s sole aircraft carrier following the sinking of a floating dry dock.
What’s in the First Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Trilateral Border Exchange?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of an upcoming development.
Russia’s Avangard Hypersonic Boost-Glide Warhead to Enter Service in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s first Avangard regiment will assume combat duty in 2019, according to a Russian defense industry source.
India, Japan Begin Negotiations Over Military Base Sharing Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Tokyo have officially agreed to begin negotiations of an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement.
Australia Commissions Second Air Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned its second Hobart-class air warfare destroyer on October 27.
India, Russia Sign $950 Million Deal For 2 Guided-Missile Frigates
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia reportedly concluded an agreement for the procurement of two guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
Imagining a Post-INF US Posture in East Asia
By Ankit Panda
The challenges to U.S. intermediate-range missile deployments in Asia shouldn't be overlooked.
US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.
EU-Indonesia Terrorism Meeting Puts ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent regional meeting saw a focus on the intelligence-sharing initiative.
Modi Visits Japan: What’s on the Security Agenda?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at some of the agenda items on the defense side.
US Navy’s New Naval Strike Missile to Deploy in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new over-the-horizon anti-ship missile will be deployed and integrated in the USN’s littoral combat ships sooner than expected.
Pakistan Moves Ahead With Sale of 3 JF-17 Fighter Jets to Nigeria
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan’s government has provided a $183.4 million sovereign guarantee for the sale of three JF-17 fighters to Nigeria.