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2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Acceptance Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth destroyer successfully completed acceptance trials on February 1.
Naval Visit Puts Japan-Brunei Defense Ties in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Goodwill visit comes amid an active 2018 start for defense relations between the two sides.
Is the Chinese Navy Further Along With a Rail Gun Than Previously Thought?
By Ankit Panda
Leaked images show what appears to be a ship-mounted rail gun on a Chinese Navy vessel.
China’s Swarms of Smart Drones Have Enormous Military Potential
By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
China is making rapid strides in the potential deployment of drone swarms in conflict.
Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Philippines Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement caps an active week for bilateral defense relations.
US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An Aegis Ashore-launched SM-3 Block IIA interceptor failed to hit its target during a ballistic missile defense test on January 31st.
What’s Next for Indonesia-South Korea Military Ties in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what could be in store for defense relations this year.
What Does India’s New Australia Group Admission Mean for its Old NSG Bid?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Membership is likely to continue to elude India despite recent successes in integrating itself with the global nonproliferation system.
Russian Jet Buzzes US Surveillance Plane over Black Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Latest intercept shows practical limits of military agreements to limit dangerous behavior.
India Launches 3rd Kalvari -Class Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India's latest diesel-electric attack submarine was launched today in Mumbai.
How Will South Korea's New Maritime Security Forum Fare?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s defense minister proposed holding a new regional forum on maritime security this week in a key speech.
Solving Japan's Joint Operations Problem
By John Wright
Japan needs its own Goldwater-Nichols, forcing jointness upon the Self Defense Forces.