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China’s New Attack Helicopter Completes Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An export version of China’s WZ-19 light attack helicopter just completed firing tests.
Will India’s Air Force Get 40 More Su-30MKI Fighter Jets?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited offered to build 40 additional Su-30MKI fighters.
Why India's Drone Policy Needs a Rethink
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi needs to think more about drone technology and its domestic, regional, and global implications.
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Fires Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A littoral combat ship conducted a live-fire exercise off the coast of Virginia on May 11.
Russia’s Upgraded Tu-22M3M Long-Range Bomber to Make Maiden Flight in August
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian bomber is expected to conduct its maiden flight in the third quarter of 2018.
US F-35B Stealth Fighters Train With Japanese F-35As for First Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. and Japanese fifth-generation stealth fighter jets are training for the first time in northern Japan.
Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction has once again highlighted the collaboration underway.
US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Just Got Even More Expensive
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s most expansive warship ever just got even pricier due to the need to fix a previously undisclosed failure at sea.
What’s Next for Indonesia-Jordan Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent meetings highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to explore further opportunities in this realm.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft to Be Ready for Delivery by 2022
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s AG600 is expected to be ready for delivery to customers by 2022.
Defense Minister: Taiwan Is Seeking F-35 Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s defense minister has recently reiterated his country’s interest in procuring the fifth-generation fighter jet from the United States.
Vietnam-Israel Military Ties in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The growing defense relationship between the two sides was in the headlines again recently.