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F-35B Stealth Fighter Deploys For 1st Time Aboard U.S. Navy Ship in Indo-Pacific

F-35B Stealth Fighter Deploys For 1st Time Aboard U.S. Navy Ship in Indo-Pacific

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A detachment of F-35Bs arrived aboard a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship cruising in the Indo-Pacific region this week.
Turkey to Upgrade Pakistan Navy Attack Sub

Turkey to Upgrade Pakistan Navy Attack Sub

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Turkish defense contractor will upgrade the second of three Agosta 90B submarines in service with the Pakistan Navy.

A New Philippines Naval Station in Sulu?

A New Philippines Naval Station in Sulu?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a noteworthy development.

Why the Vietnam President’s India Visit Matters for Security Ties

Why the Vietnam President’s India Visit Matters for Security Ties

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The weekend trip attests to the logic of increased security cooperation between the two major Asian players.

What Does Hun Sen’s New Cambodia Military Aid Boast Really Mean?

What Does Hun Sen’s New Cambodia Military Aid Boast Really Mean?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
There appears to be much less than meets the eye.
Russia Is Testing Its Most Powerful Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missile

Russia Is Testing Its Most Powerful Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is in the process of testing its latest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.

Russia Reveals ‘Unstoppable' Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

Russia Reveals ‘Unstoppable' Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Putin announced a new high-yield intercontinental-range cruise missile purportedly capable of penetrating any missile defense system.
India’s New Anti-Tank Guided Missile Destroys 2 Tanks in Test

India’s New Anti-Tank Guided Missile Destroys 2 Tanks in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An indigenously designed and developed anti-tank guided missile was successfully tested on February 28.

Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands

Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands

By Steven Stashwick
Move part of Japanese fortification of first island chain against Chinese fleets.

Indonesia’s Naval Modernization Continues With New Fast Attack Craft Launch

Indonesia’s Naval Modernization Continues With New Fast Attack Craft Launch

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Jakarta continues to make some inroads in boosting its capabilities and defense industry, familiar challenges remain.

Will the US Navy's High-Tech Destroyer Be Armed With Nuke Cruise Missiles?

Will the US Navy's High-Tech Destroyer Be Armed With Nuke Cruise Missiles?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. Strategic Command is considering putting nuclear cruise missiles aboard the service's new class of stealth destroyers.
India's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Inches Closer to Final Operational Clearance

India's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Inches Closer to Final Operational Clearance

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has recently completed its first hot refueling trials bringing the fighter closer to final operational clearance.

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