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India Moves Forward With Purchase of 6 More Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopters

India Moves Forward With Purchase of 6 More Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has reportedly issued a so-called Letter of Request to the U.S. government for buying six AH-64Es gunships.
The Real Significance of India’s MILAN Navy Exercise

The Real Significance of India’s MILAN Navy Exercise

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though India's MILAN exercise has been overshadowed by broader geopolitical readings, it is worth noting its significance on its own terms.

What’s Behind Indonesia’s China Drone Buy?

What’s Behind Indonesia’s China Drone Buy?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Purchase signals Southeast Asian state’s efforts to boost its capabilities and the inroads Chinese drones are making in some markets.

Source: Japan's Largest Warship Was Designed as an Aircraft Carrier

Source: Japan's Largest Warship Was Designed as an Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Blueprints reveal that Japan's latest class of helicopter destroyers has been designed to operate the F-35B.

When Will Malaysia Get New Submarines?

When Will Malaysia Get New Submarines?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the country continues to eye expanding its fleet, it remains a long way off from achieving that goal.
India Successfully Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile

India Successfully Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Ankit Panda
The Dhanush continues to see testing.

Will the Philippines Ever Realize its Submarine Dream?

Will the Philippines Ever Realize its Submarine Dream?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Manila’s pursuit of the capability.
US and French Fighters Contend for a Place Aboard India's New Aircraft Carrier

US and French Fighters Contend for a Place Aboard India's New Aircraft Carrier

By Abraham Ait
Would the Boeing F-18E or Dassault Rafale M be better suited to operating from India's new aircraft carrier?

Russia Upgrades Long-Range Air Defenses in Pacific Region

Russia Upgrades Long-Range Air Defenses in Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has deployed two additional S-400 batteries to the Russian Far East, according to satellite imagery analysis.

India’s Maldives Headache

India’s Maldives Headache

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi is finding it difficult to forge a path that will preserve its interests and credibility.

India Tests 4th Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile This Month

India Tests 4th Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile was test launched on February 21.
South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability

South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Republic of Korea Air Force K-16s will be upgraded with JHMCS II.

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