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What's Next for the Indian Army's Anti-Tank Guided Missile Requirement?
By Ankit Panda
Will India and Israel conclude a government-to-government deal for Spike ATGMs?
The Early Returns of China’s Military Reforms
By Ying Yu Lin
China’s increased capability for joint operations means Taiwan must rethink the Chinese military threat.
What’s Next for Vietnam-France Military Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The second iteration of their defense dialogue this week put the focus on this area of ties.
4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018
By Steven Stashwick
South China Sea militarization, hypersonic weapons, Chinese oceanography, and counter A2/AD poised for major advances in 2018.
What’s Behind Vietnam’s New Military Cyber Command?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The institution is just the latest move by the government to respond to growing challenges in the cyber realm.
Singapore’s War on Fake News in the Spotlight with New Committee
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state is mulling further measures to counter the growing challenge amid lingering concerns.
What’s Behind Thailand’s New Drone Laws?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A drone registration deadline this week is just one instance of a broader trend underway in the region.
Thailand Gets Its First New South Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move marks further progress for Bangkok's air force modernization despite continued challenges and constraints.
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.