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The Truth About Vietnam’s New Military Cyber Unit
By Nguyen The Phuong
Task Force 47 needs to be understood as part of the regime’s broader cyber challenges and the limited options it perceives that it has.
India's Lone Arihant-class SSBN Has Been Out of Service for Months
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy has a serious submarine operations problem.
Bangladesh's Ambitious Military Modernization Drive
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
Since 2009, Bangladesh has greatly increased military purchases and capabilities.
China-Myanmar Security Operation Spotlights Big Drug Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though recent successes deserve mention, they also pale in comparison to both the magnitude and multidimensionality of the overall problem.
Pakistan Tests An Indigenously Developed Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan introduces the Harbah, a cruise missile with anti-ship and land-attack roles.
China Kicks Off Construction of New Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has reportedly started building its third aircraft carrier.
Indonesia-Philippines Security Ties in the Headlines With Foreign Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the defense issues on the minds of both sides.
Russia Inducted 80 New ICBMs in Last 5 Years
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s strategic missile force inducted 80 new ICBMs in the last five years.
China Takes Delivery of 10 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has delivered the second batch of Su-35 fighter jets to China, according to a source.
What's Next for Indonesia’s New Cyber Agency?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The appointment of the agency's new chief comes ahead of a busy election season that could compound cyber challenges.
US Shipbuilder Scores $468 Million Contract for New Ballistic Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntington Ingalls Industries was awarded a contract for Columbia-class integrated product and process development.
China’s New Killer Drone Conducts Missile Firing Tests
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Wing Loong II drone hit five successive targets with five separate types of missiles during a recent test flight.