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Future of India’s Supercarrier Program Still Uncertain
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian defense ministry has still not approved construction of India’s planned new 65,000-ton flattop.
Indonesia-South Korea Security Ties in Focus With Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a development within the wider bilateral defense relationship.
US Navy’s 2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer Suffers Damage During Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth warship’s will need to have a main turbine engine replaced after suffering damage during sea trials.
What’s in the New Philippines Navy Base Upgrade?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila continues to make long overdue improvements in a critical element of its military modernization.
South Korea to Develop Air-Launched Indigenous Long-Range Bunker Buster Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missile, to be modeled after the Taurus KEPD 350, is to be carried by the KF-X fighter aircraft currently under development.
Russia Will Not Mass-Produce 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Mass-production of the Su-57 is not needed now, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
Will India Nuclearize the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile?
By Joy Mitra
New Delhi has to consider its deterrence requirements and perceptions in Beijing and Islamabad.
India, Japan to Submit Design Proposals for Taiwan’s New Indigenous Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian and Japanese defense contractors, next to two European and two U.S. firms, are submitting design proposals for Taiwan’s future submarine fleet.
New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the commissioning of a new vessel means for Indonesia's wider defense modernization.
India Expands BrahMos Supersonic Missile Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian defense contractor Larsen & Toubro has opened up a new production line to support the BrahMos Supersonic missile.
What’s Next for China-Myanmar Security Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at areas that both sides have been looking at within this aspect of ties.
Russia to Refit 8 Strategic Bombers in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military aircraft industry will overhaul a total of eight Tupolev-160 and Tupolev-95MS by the end of 2018.