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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.
Is the Philippine Coast Guard Being Militarized?
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Bureaucratic and financial reasons are the real cause of the influx of military troops into the PCG.
Boeing to Partner With Indian Defense Firms in Bid for 110 Fighter Jets Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Boeing will partner with Indian defense contractors in setting up a F/A-18 fighter jet production facility.
Japan Destroyer in the Philippines Amid Big Maritime Week
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction has once again put the defense ties between the two sides in the spotlight.
US F-35-Carrying Warship Holds 1st Naval Drill With Japanese Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy flattop trained with a Japanese warship for the first time since arriving in Japan earlier this year.
Pakistan Begins Receiving Advanced Attack Helicopters From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four Mi-35M heavy attack helicopters were ordered from Russia in 2015.
US Navy Deploying Advanced Surveillance UAVs to Guam
By Steven Stashwick
Two MQ-4C Tritons to arrive before end of the year.
Japan-Vietnam Defense Relations in the Indo-Pacific Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit highlighted the security realm of the relationship that has broader regional strategic significance.
US Grants Licenses to Help Taiwan Build Fleet of Attack Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Department of State has approved U.S. defense contractors to sell licenses for submarine technology to Taiwan.