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New PC-40 Vessels Highlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to make incremental progress in its efforts amid lingering challenges.
Russia Launches New Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s second Lada-class diesel electric attack submarine was launched in St. Petersburg on September 20.
US Nuclear Sub Returns to Port After Reactor Leak
By Ankit Panda
USS Pittsburgh's onboard reactor suffered a minor moisture incident.
China Postpones Military-to-Military Talks With US After CAATSA Sanctions
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. decision to sanction Beijing has resulted in a setback to military-to-military dialogue.
India Is Still Losing to China in the Border Infrastructure War
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A year after the Doklam crisis, New Delhi faces the same old challenges in this realm.
US Sanctions China Over Purchase of S-400 Air Defense Systems, Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military this Thursday. The Chinese government demanded the sanctions be withdrawn.
What’s Next for the New ASEAN-Singapore Cyber Center?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the future prospects of the new body.
At Fifth Inter-Korean Summit, Koreas Announce Major Military-to-Military Agreements
By Ankit Panda
The two sides announced buffer zones in the land, sea, and air along their frontier to reduce tensions.
Defense Ministers’ Meeting Puts Indonesia-Singapore Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction put the spotlight on ongoing activity within the defense realm of the relationship.
A New Israel Firearms Plant in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at indications of progress in one avenue within bilateral defense ties.
What’s in the New Brunei-South Korea Defense Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new agreement inked by both sides.
Military Exercise Puts US-Singapore Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of annual bilateral drills put the focus on the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the relationship.