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What’s Next for Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction provided a glimpse into some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of bilateral ties.
Will India Procure Russia’s T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s “Armata” universal chassis system is likely to figure in discussions between the Indian and Russian military this week.
Is Australia’s $50 Billion Fleet of New Submarines in Trouble?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australia and France have yet to conclude a strategic partnering agreement for the construction of 12 diesel-electric submarines.
F-35A Stealth Fighter Jet Price Dips Below $90 Million For First Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalized a new contract for the 11th batch of F-35s.
India to Procure 1,000 Engines for T-72 Main Battle Tank Force
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of 1,000 new engines for the Indian Army’s T-72 main battle tank force.
Russia to Test Fire RS-28 Sarmat ICBM in Early 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first flight test of Russia’s latest intercontinental-range ballistic missile is expected at the beginning of next year.
Military Exercise Highlights Australia-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides concluded the most recent iteration of their bilateral maritime drills last week.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts High-Speed Taxiing Trials on Water
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s largest amphibious aircraft has been undergoing water taxiing trials on the Zhanghe reservoir in Hubei province.
Russia’s Navy to Take Delivery of Second Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Admiral Gorshkov-class stealth frigate is slated to be handed over to the Russian Navy in 2019.
US Navy Commissions Latest Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Indiana was commissioned on September 29.
India Quietly Approves S-400 Deal Ahead of Modi-Putin Summit
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the procurement of five S-400 regiments last week, according to government sources.
Defense Meeting Spotlights UK-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted the state of the defense relationship between the two sides.