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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
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
By Ankit Panda
The test is the first involving the Ghauri since 2015.
New Pact Puts Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the ratification of a defense agreement means in the context of the broader security ties between the two countries.
South Korea-Philippines Military Ties in Focus With New Firearms Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an agreement means for the wider defense relationship.
US Navy Conducts Exercise With Japan’s Amphibious Deployment Brigade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force conducted a joint military exercise last week in the Philippine Sea.
China, Pakistan to Co-Produce 48 Strike-Capable Wing Loong II Drones
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China and Pakistan have reportedly reached an agreement for the co-production of 48 Chinese-made unmanned aerial vehicles.
What Did the First Philippine Naval Visit to Russia Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The significance of the development should not be overlooked in spite of the limits that still remain.
India, Russia Sign $5.5 Billion S-400 Deal During Modi-Putin Summit
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia signed a deal for the procurement of five S-400 regiments on October 5 despite the threat of U.S. sanctions.
Japan Launches First Lithium-Ion Equipped Soryu-class Submarine
By Ankit Panda
JS Oryu is the first Japanese disel-electric submarine to feature lithium-ion battery technology.
India’s Air Force Completes Development Trials of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically developed beyond visual range air-to-air missile is ready for induction into service.
Modi-Putin Summit: What’s on the Agenda for India-Russia Defense Ties?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The expected meeting has seen a focus on what both sides could agree to on the defense side.