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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.
Pentagon Mulls Buying 2 Ford-Class Supercarriers at Once
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon continues to evaluate whether procuring two carriers under one contract will save money and time.
US Withdrawal From the INF Treaty Isn’t About Russia
By Abraham Ait
Growing Chinese and Korean missile capabilities are forcing Washington’s hand with regard to the INF withdrawal.
Israel to Supply Missile Defense Systems to India’s Navy for $770 Million
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi has awarded an Israeli defense firm an additional contract for supplying Barak 8 LR-SAM Air and Missile Defense Systems to the Indian Navy.
Taiwan Receives First Upgraded F-16 Viper Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-16V fighter jet was delivered to the Republic of China Air Force on October 20, according to media reports.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts First Water Takeoff and Landing
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s AG600 seaplane successfully completed its first waterborne take-off on October 20.
New Long-Range Missile for Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System Accepted Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 40N6 missile for the S-400 air defense system was accepted into Russian service earlier this month.