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India’s Light Combat Aircraft Fires Beyond Visual Range Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has successfully test-fired the Derby air-to-air beyond visual range missile.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Stealth Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer was delivered to the U.S. Navy last month.
Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier to Be Fitted With Advanced New Air Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s flagship will get a new advanced short to medium range surface-to-air air defense system.
US Navy Accepts New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Littoral Combat Ship will be commissioned later this year.
Philippines Gets New Israel Missile System for its Attack Craft
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state gets another boost to expand its naval capabilities.
US Approves Sale of Armed Predator-B Drones to India: Report
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration has agreed to sell India armed unmanned aerial vehicles.
China Launches Second Type 055 Guided-Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has reportedly launched its second Type 055 guided-missile destroyer in April.
Study: Japan’s Largest Warship Can Support F-35B
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A study commissioned by Japan’s Ministry of Defense concludes that its latest class of helicopter destroyers can be turned into full-fledged aircraft carriers.
Exercise Komodo 2018 Puts Indonesia Navy in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state will host the biggest iteration yet of its biennial multilateral exercise.
Singapore Warship’s Vietnam Visit Highlights Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
First such voyage in 2018 comes amid a busy week for the bilateral relationship.
Vietnam-Thailand Naval Ties in the Spotlight with Joint Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of their patrols highlighted a key maritime activity in the bilateral relationship.
Indonesia Gets a New Submarine From South Korea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta took a step towards getting another South Korean-built submarine, putting the spotlight once again on its capabilities.