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Where Is Japan in Its Military Push Under Abe?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Tokyo continues to made inroads in building up its capabilities as it confronts regional security threats.
What’s Behind the New India-Myanmar Naval Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction by the two countries should be understood as part of broader trends underway in the bilateral relationship and the wider region.
The Meaning of Japan's New Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Launch
By John Taishu Pitt
The ARDB represents one of the most significant post-war reforms to the GSDF.
Afghan Air Force Drops Laser-Guided Bomb for 1st Time in Combat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Afghan Air Force light attack aircraft used a laser-guided bomb to destroy a Taliban compound in Southwestern Afghanistan.
India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Missile Fitted With Indigenous Seeker
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile hit its target with “pin-point accuracy,” according to India’s defense minister.
What’s Behind the New Russia-Laos Military Facility Hype?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of recent reports on the opening of a new Russian defense office in Vientiane.
India’s Latest 2 Kalvari-Class Attack Subs Undergoing Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second and third Kalvari-class submarines are undergoing sea trials. Both subs are expected to be commissioned this year.
Singapore Launches Sixth New Warship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The unveiling of another locally built and designed vessel represents another step in the country’s naval modernization.
China Acknowledges Transfer of Ballistic Missile Optical Tracking System to Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
The transferred technology gives Pakistani missile engineers better insight into flight tests involving multiple warheads.
Military Exercise Highlights Singapore-Germany Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The conclusion of live-firing drills is occurring within the broader context of a growing defense relationship.
India’s Military Budget Challenge
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The country continues to face the sober reality of both rising threats and serious resource constraints.
New Military Aircraft Puts Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An anticipated delivery would conclude a deal that holds significance for both sides and the wider region.