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US-Malaysia Defense Ties in Focus with Air Force Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the latest drills within the context of the bilateral defense relationship.
India, Russia in Advanced Talks for 48 Additional M-17-V5 Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian defense ministry is in the final stages of concluding an agreement for the purchase of 48 M-17-V5 helicopters from Russia.
Russia Begins Sea Trials of Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s latest doomsday weapon is designed to create a radioactive Tsunami wave that would engulf entire coastal cities.
India’s First Homegrown Aircraft Carrier to Enter Sea Trials in Early 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically built aircraft carrier will begin sea trials in early 2020, according to the Indian Ministry of Defense.
Singapore’s Cyber Challenge in the Spotlight With Health System Attack
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the recent incident’s significance in the broader context of the city-state’s longstanding concerns in the cyber realm.
Russia Completes Ejection Tests of RS-28 Sarmat ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the successful completion of pop-up tests, the first test launch of Russia’s new ICBM is imminent.
Russia Test Fires ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A MiG-31K fighter recently test fired the ‘Kinzhal’ air-launched ballistic missile, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
What Does the Trump-Putin Summit Mean for India’s US-Russia Worry?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at what relations between Washington and Moscow mean for New Delhi.
Is China Equipping Its Marine Corps With a New Lightweight Battle Tank?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An image posted on Chinese online forums may indicate that the Chinese marine corps has been equipped with a new tank.
Russia’s Military Receives Additional New S-400 Long-Range Air Defense Regiment
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military took delivery of another complete S-400 regiment this week.
The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier began a post-availability shakedown period on July 15.
Russian Navy to Get New Stealth Frigate This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is expected to receive the first-of-class Project 22350 frigate on July 28.