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USS Ronald Reagan Enters Sea Trials Off Japan Following Maintenance
By Ankit Panda
USS Ronald Reagan is close to being back in business.
Singapore-Thailand Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides just held the twentieth edition of Exercise Kocha Singa.
US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy christened its latest Littoral Combat Ship earlier this month.
Russia Inducts Its Own ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile, and It's More Dangerous than China’s
By Abraham Ait
How the Kh-47M2 can drastically alter the balance of power in the Pacific.
What Does Trump’s Iran Deal Withdrawal Mean for India’s Security?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Though the decision itself may not have been surprising, the consequences could be serious for New Delhi’s security.
China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The J-20 fighter jet recently conducted its first over-the-sea combat exercise, according to the Chinese military.
Russia Completes Delivery of 1st S-400 Missile Defense Regiment to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the first S-400 regimental set including missiles and launchers has reportedly been completed.
USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role
By Steven Stashwick
Junior officer admits dereliction of duty in court martial plea deal.
US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Suffers Another Failure
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier’s propulsion system suffered a previously undisclosed failure in January, forcing the ship to return to port.
What’s in the New Indonesia Defense Industry Financing Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new agreement has once again put the spotlight on the Southeast Asian state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its defense industry despite lingering challenges.
Russia’s Navy to Receive Upgraded Variant of New Ballistic Missile Sub in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An improved variant of the Navy’s newest class of ballistic missile subs will be delivered to the service in 2019.
What’s in the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A potentially significant agreement on spare parts is once again in the headlines.