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Russia’s 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Be Delivered to Russian Air Force in 2019

Russia’s 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Be Delivered to Russian Air Force in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to Russia’s deputy defense minister, Su-57 aircraft will be delivered to the Russian Air Force by late 2019.
China’s New Attack Helicopter Is Ready for Serial Production

China’s New Attack Helicopter Is Ready for Serial Production

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The export version of China’s Harbin Z-19E is ready to start batch production, according to a report.

Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2018: Operational Clarity, Strategic Confusion?

Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2018: Operational Clarity, Strategic Confusion?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While New Delhi’s desire to cultivate closer defense ties with Tokyo is clear, its overall strategic approach is much less so.

Air Force Exercise Puts Brunei-Singapore Defense Ties into Focus

Air Force Exercise Puts Brunei-Singapore Defense Ties into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held the latest iteration of Exercise Airguard earlier this month.

AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept

AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept

By Ankit Panda
The SPY-6 continues to see testing and development.
Japan Moves Ahead With Procurement of 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

Japan Moves Ahead With Procurement of 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has made a final decision to buy 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft from the United States.

Nearly 10 Percent of the US F-22 Inventory Was Damaged or Destroyed in Hurricane Michael

Nearly 10 Percent of the US F-22 Inventory Was Damaged or Destroyed in Hurricane Michael

By Ankit Panda
The bulk of the damaged F-22s may be training units.
Russia Conducts Large-Scale Exercise With its Nuclear Forces

Russia Conducts Large-Scale Exercise With its Nuclear Forces

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Unlike in 2017, this year’s strategic forces exercise did not involve the launch of ICBMs.

China’s Navy Deploys New H-6J Anti-Ship Cruise Missile-Carrying Bombers

China’s Navy Deploys New H-6J Anti-Ship Cruise Missile-Carrying Bombers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Based on satellite imagery analysis, Chinese naval aviation has acquired its first four Xian H-6J bombers.

Russia Delays Maiden Flight of Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber

Russia Delays Maiden Flight of Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first flight of the Tu-22M3M bomber has reportedly been postponed to the end of the month or early November.

Japan Offers to Build Australia’s $50 Billion Submarine Fleet If French Deal Falls Through

Japan Offers to Build Australia’s $50 Billion Submarine Fleet If French Deal Falls Through

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s foreign minister said in a recent interview that Tokyo is prepared to export its submarines to Australia.
Pakistan Conducts Test of Ghauri Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

Pakistan Conducts Test of Ghauri Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

By Ankit Panda
The test is the first involving the Ghauri since 2015.

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