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China's Navy Commissions 41st Type 056/056A Stealth Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy reportedly commissioned another Type056 stealth corvette into service this month.
Singapore-Thailand Defense Ties in Focus with Navy Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The holding of a biennial naval drill once again spotlights developments underway in the defense relationship between the two sides.
Pakistan to Procure 2 More Guided-Missile Frigates From China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pakistan Navy signed a contract with a Chinese shipbuilder for the acquisition of two Type 054A guided-missile frigates on June 1.
India’s First Homegrown Long-Range Artillery Gun System Ready for Induction
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new 155-milimeter/45-caliber artillery gun is ready for induction, according to a senior Indian government official.
Time for Global Action Against Radiological Threats
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
It’s time for greater efforts to confront this challenge.
ASEAN Terrorism Threat in Focus at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While a range of issues were up for discussion, terrorism continues to be the foremost preoccupation for several Southeast Asian states.
What’s in the New Russia Navy Visit to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development has once again put the defense ties between Moscow and Manila in the spotlight.
New Scrutiny for Malaysia’s Old Submarine Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the new government’s suggestion to probe old allegations around the country’s submarine procurement.
Pakistan To Receive 30 Helicopter Gunships From Turkey
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan has officially signed for 30 TAI T129 attack helicopters from Turkey last month.
The Strategic Logic of Modi’s Indonesia Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The trip reinforced both the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Jakarta as well as its limits.
Is India Reviving a $500 Million Anti-Tank Guided Missile Deal With Israel?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India will still buy Israeli ATGMs as a “stop gap” measure within the next three years, according to a source.
India, Russia to Press Ahead With S-400 Deal Despite Threat of US Sanctions
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense minister reiterated New Delhi’s determination to go ahead with procuring the Russian-made missile air defense system.