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Malaysia Spotlights Expanded Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state has called for a widening of collaboration this front in recognition of the challenges it faces and the opportunities before it.
Chinese Navy to Hold Live-Fire Exercise in Taiwan Strait
By Steven Stashwick
Limited drills seem intended to garner headlines more than provoke Taiwan.
A-29s Carry Out One Third of Afghan Airstrikes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Five out of 15 airstrikes that the Afghan Air Force conducts each day are carried out by A-29 light attack aircraft.
US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest warship was christened on April 14.
India to Buy 4 Guided-Missile Frigates From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are set to sign a contract for the construction of four guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
Are India and Japan About to Conclude a $1.3 Billion Military Aircraft Deal?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s Shinmaywa Industries and India’s Mahindra Defense will partner to promote the sale of amphibious aircraft to the Indian Navy.
China Announces Commissioning of DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Brigade
By Ankit Panda
A brigade comprising at least 22 DF-26 launchers has been commissioned into the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force.
Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What’s on the Security Agenda?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the key items the city-state has proposed during its ASEAN chairmanship this year.
Will Malaysia Buy Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan has been in “primary talks” with Malaysia over the procurement of the JF-17 fighter jet.
Tejas Fighter Jets Participate in India’s Biggest Air Combat Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An Indian Air Force combat drill for the first time included the service’s entire fleet of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
Pakistan Tests Enhanced-Range Variant of Babur Nuclear-Capable Land-Attack Cruise Missile
By Ankit Panda
The Pakistani military claims the new Babur-IB variant has a range of 700 kilometers.
Why Vietnam's New Coast Guard Law Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A law that would give Hanoi’s coast guard greater flexibility to operate needs to be understood within a broader context.