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US Extends A-29 Light Attack Aircraft Procurement Contract for Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon has extended a procurement contract for the Afghan Air Force’s A-29s until 2024.
Lockheed Martin to Build F-16 Wings in India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin announced that it will build all future F-16 wings with a local partner.
Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While incremental inroads continue to be made, much is still uncertain.
Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s upgraded Atago-class guided missile destroyer will reportedly be fitted with the supersonic SM-6 missile interceptor.
Digging Into China's 'Tactical' Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicle Program
By Raymond Wang
A new document provides the first primary source evidence of a Chinese hypersonic boost-glide vehicle program.
The COMCASA Question in US-India Military Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The agreement is among the hot topics of discussion ahead of the 2+2 dialogue this week.
Singapore Air Force in Focus with Golden Jubilee Parade
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event is just the latest in a series of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the service.
Russia’s Defense Ministry Signs Contract for Modernization of Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first upgraded Tu-95SM, designated Tu-95SMS, is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of 2019.
Taiwan’s Future Submarines Should Be Unmanned
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Taiwan faces a steep learning curve in building submarines, but it has proven expertise in unmanned systems.
Defense Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity within that aspect of bilateral ties.
China-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Industry Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted ongoing activity in the defense aspect of bilateral relations in spite of lingering challenges.
Japan Deploys Flotilla to South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The flotilla consists of three ships, including Japan’s largest helicopter destroyer.