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What’s Next for India’s New Space Ambitions?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi looks to be deepening its focus on this domain, and for good reasons.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of Two Littoral Combat Ships
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In an unusual ceremony, two littoral combat ships were delivered to the U.S. Navy yesterday.
Russia Orders 132 T-14 Armata Main Battle Tanks and T-15 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry signed a contract with tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod for 132 T-14s and T-15s on August 22.
Russia Readies Recovery Effort for Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile, Lost at Sea in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Russia is preparing to retrieve the wreckage of a nuclear-powered cruise missile from the Barents Sea.
South Korea to Launch First 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Sub Next Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine locally built 3,000-ton diesel-electric attack subs will reportedly be launched next month.
India Successfully Tests Indigenous Air-Launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Helina anti-tank guided missile was successfully test fired from an Indian Army helicopter this month.
What Would a First Philippine Navy Russia Visit Mean for Duterte’s Pivot?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the move.
What’s Next for Indonesia-Fiji Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries have been keen to develop the defense aspect of their wider relationship.
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Ink Contract for 12 Su-57 Stealth Fighters Soon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry and United Aircraft Corporation are expected to sign the contract for 12 Su-57s this week.
India Test Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles From Submerged Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
With the recent test firing of three submarine-launched ballistic missiles, India is inching closer to completing its nuclear triad.
Ministerial Dialogue Puts India-Japan Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Ankit Panda
India and Japan begin their first-ever defense technology collaboration on unmanned ground vehicles.
India to Induct Most Advanced Nuclear-Tipped ICBM in December
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian military is slated to induct the Agni-V intercontinental-range ballistic missile by December, according to media reports.