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Vietnam-Russia Military Ties: Look Beyond the Billion Dollar Boast
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a longstanding defense relationship.
India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Conducts First-Ever Aerial Refueling
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force carried out its first mid-air refueling of the indigenously developed Tejas LCA on September 10.
China Launches First Domestically Built Polar Icebreaker
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Xuelong 2 launched on September 10 and is expected to be deployed next year.
Thailand-Malaysia Military Relations in Focus With Army Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of an exercise spotlighted the activity underway on the security side of bilateral ties.
Indian Navy: Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub to Be Delivered by End of 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s latest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Navy by the end of 2018.
Taiwan to Boost Military Budget for F-16 Upgrades
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taiwanese government is allocating extra funds for procuring additional air-to-air missiles for its F-16 force.
What the Recently Concluded US-India COMCASA Means
By Ankit Panda
After years of negotiation, the two sides concluded a major communications agreement.
Theater Commands in India: A Force Structure Ripe for Transition?
By Joy Mitra
Is it time for India to move to Joint Theater Commands?
What’s Next for South Korea's ‘Defense Reform 2.0’ Initiative?
By Sukjoon Yoon
Moon's plan is primarily concerned with political and social reform, but the military viewpoint must also be taken into account.
Indian Navy to Receive 7 Additional Long-Range Surface-to-Air Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Bharat Electronics Limited announced on September 5 that is has been awarded a contract to supply seven missile defense systems to the Indian Navy.
US Navy’s Next Supercarrier 50 Percent Complete
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Work on the U.S. Navy’s next nuclear-powered supercarrier is progressing according to schedule.
US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer Fitted With New 15-Ton Turbine Engine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest stealth destroyer has been retrofitted with an engine transplant after suffering damage during sea trials.