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Russia Orders First 10 Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bombers

Russia Orders First 10 Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bombers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia's Ministry of Defense has ordered the first ten Tu-160M2 bombers from United Aircraft Corporation.
Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?

Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Satellite imagery has revealed the presence of strike-capable Chinese drones at an airfield in the UAE.

Singapore Launches Biggest Military Mobilization Drills in Decades

Singapore Launches Biggest Military Mobilization Drills in Decades

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Latest MOBEX exercises directed at reinforcing city-state’s ability to tackle a full spectrum of threats including terrorism.

India-Russia 5th Generation Fighter Jet Program: Road to Nowhere?

India-Russia 5th Generation Fighter Jet Program: Road to Nowhere?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Contrary to recent statements by top Russian officials, the Indo-Russian stealth fighter project remains stuck.

India’s Military Short of 68,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and 850 Launchers

India’s Military Short of 68,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and 850 Launchers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army has once more sounded the alarm over the lack of modern anti-tank guided missiles and launchers.
Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills

Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercises highlight one aspect of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.

Japan Deploys First F-35A Stealth Fighter

Japan Deploys First F-35A Stealth Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force deployed its first F-35A fighter jet this month.
What's Next for the New ASEAN ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative?

What's Next for the New ASEAN ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a subregional counterterrorism mechanism launched this week in Indonesia.

ASEAN-India Convergence: The Geostrategic Realities

ASEAN-India Convergence: The Geostrategic Realities

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The closer ties between the two sides are occurring in the context of wider regional changes.

Serial Production of Russia's Deadliest Tank to Begin in 2020

Serial Production of Russia's Deadliest Tank to Begin in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian defense industry officials have once more stated that the T-14 will be ready for operational deployment by 2020.

Russia Kicks off Flight Tests of First Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bomber

Russia Kicks off Flight Tests of First Upgraded Supersonic Nuclear-Capable Bomber

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new Tu-160M2 reportedly started flight tests this month.
Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight with Defense Minister’s Visit

Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight with Defense Minister’s Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit saw both sides continuing to chart the course for their future ties in a changing strategic environment.

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