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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
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
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
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit saw both sides continuing to chart the course for their future ties in a changing strategic environment.
India to Test 800-km Range BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India last test fired an extended-range BrahMos in March 2017.
Where Are Russia-Laos Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at defense relations between the two sides with the Russian defense minister’s visit.
India’s First Homegrown Carrier to Be Ready By 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically built aircraft carrier will be ready for operational deployment by 2020.
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Several J-20 stealth fighters took part in combat exercises against less advanced Chinese fighter jets.
What Did the Russian Defense Minister’s Myanmar Visit Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip put the focus on ongoing activity in the bilateral military relationship which has been on the uptick of late.
China's Navy Commissions New Stealth Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People's Liberation Army Navy commissioned another stealth corvette into service this month.
ROK Navy's Latest Diesel-Electric Attack Sub to Deploy in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy's seventh diesel-electric air independent propulsion sub will commence operations in May.
Russia Starts Delivery of S-400 Missile Defense Systems to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has started delivering S-400 surface-to-air missiles to China, according to Russian government sources.