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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.
India to Buy 110 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force initiated the procurement of 110 fighter jets last week.
Thailand Commissions Four New South Korean Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The step marks further progress despite continued challenges.
Japan Activates Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade
By Ankit Panda
Japan activates its equivalent of a marine unit for the first time since World War II.
US Conducts First Successful THAAD-Patriot Communications Test
By Ankit Panda
The test is the first step toward greater interoperability between the two missile defense platforms.
US Navy, Pentagon Agree to Shock Test $13 Billion Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Shock trials for the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will proceed as planned.
US Pacific Fleet Reveals New High-End Strike Group Training
By Steven Stashwick
“Fleet Problems” recall U.S. Navy’s realistic interwar exercises.
New Variant of China’s CH-5 Combat Drone Boasts Extended Endurance and Range
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new unmanned aerial combat vehicle will be fitted with a new heavy fuel engine.
Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of Vietnam’s defense minister has once again put the focus on one of Vietnam’s traditional relationships.
What Did the Pakistan Army Chief’s Brunei Voyage Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent trip and what it means for bilateral defense ties.