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India's DRDO Test Fires Indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A domestically designed and built man portable anti-tank guided missile was test fired for the first time on September 15.
South Korea Launches First-of-Class 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine domestically built 3,000-ton diesel-electric air independent propulsion subs was launched on September 14.
Why Nepal’s Access to China Ports Matters
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The move deserves attention for its potentially wider significance.
Military Drills Put UK-Brunei Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the holding of another iteration of a bilateral exercise.
US State Department Approves Sale of 6 P-8 Poseidon Sub-Hunting Planes to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The total contract value for the six P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft is estimated at $2.1 billion.
Chinese Navy Participates in Major Australian Exercise for First Time
By Steven Stashwick
PLA Navy ship conducts gunnery, anti-submarine drills with other nations.
Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United States have successfully tested the Aegis ballistic missile defense system on Tuesday.
Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Fire Cruise Missiles During Russia’s Vostok 2018 Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers have test fired cruise missiles during a large-scale Russian military exercise this week.
US, India Continue Talks Over S-400 Missile Air Defense System Procurement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. is so far reserving the option of sanctioning India over the purchase of Russian-made air defense systems.
Russia to Test T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank in Arctic
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military will test its most advanced main battle tank in adverse climatic conditions.
What’s Next for Indonesia-Turkey Defense Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the areas both countries are exploring in their military ties.
US State Department Approves Sale of 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The total contract value for the nine Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft is estimated at around $3.135 billion.