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Japan’s Defense Ministry Confirms Plans to Buy Long-Range Stand-off Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese ministry of defense publicly confirmed that it will seek funds for new missiles in next year’s budget.
What’s in the New Singapore-Indonesia Counterterrorism Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recent defense interaction between the two sides.
India-Philippines Coast Guard Exercise Spotlights Maritime Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction bears noting within the context of the defense ties between the two countries.
Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Makes Maiden Flight With New Engine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry is working hard on developing a next-generation engine for the fifth-generation fighter jet.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft ‘Ready for Flight’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The maiden flight of the new aircraft will is expected to take place in the coming months.
China's Air Force Declares Shaanxi Y-9 Transport Aircraft Operational
By Ankit Panda
China's take on the C-130J Super Hercules reached operational capability.
What Does Indonesia’s New Military Chief Nomination Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move confirms months of speculation around the key post.
India Successfully Test Fires Supersonic Surface-to-Air Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Ministry of Defense claims that India now has the capability to make any type of surface to air missile.
Japan Mulls Long-Range Strike Capability to Hit North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will purportedly allocate funds to study the possibility of arming fighter jets with long-range air-to-ground missiles.
2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth destroyer took to the open ocean for the first time on Monday afternoon.
Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Training Kicks Off
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Southeast Asian states continue to build regional capacity to combat the terror threat after the end of the Marawi siege.
Russia to Get New Fifth-Generation Nuclear Attacks Sub in 2030s
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new submarine class will purportedly come in three variants.