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Singapore, Malaysia Agree New Army Talks After Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides agree to boost army ties after holding this year’s iteration of Exercise Semangat Bersatu.
New Military Exercise Highlights India-Myanmar Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills are focused on peacekeeping operations.
India Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile From Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile successfully destroyed a ship target, according to the Indian Ministry of Defense.
US and China Conclude Annual Military Safety Talks in Hawaii
By Steven Stashwick
Talks supposed to encourage professional air and sea conduct, but unsafe incidents persist.
Indonesia-Singapore Army Exercise Spotlights 50th Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The commemorations featured in the closing ceremony of Exercise Safkar Indopura.
Australia’s 2nd Air Warfare Destroyer Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new warship is expected to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2018.
Russia Launches Its Most Advanced Ballistic Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new boomer is an improved variant of the Russian Navy’s newest class of ballistic missile submarines.
Russia Rolls Out 1st Upgraded Supersonic Strategic Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tu-160M2 is slated to make its debut flight in February 2018.
What’s Next For India-Philippines Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent bilateral meeting between the leaders of both countries has put this aspect of their ties in the spotlight.
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain
By Steven Stashwick
Confusion, ignorance of equipment, and poor control design led to deadly collision in Singapore Strait.
Australia-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight in Turnbull Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The premier’s trip to Manila brought the security realm of relations into greater focus.
Japan to Delay Development of New Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is likely to postpone the development of the indigenously designed and developed F-3 stealth fighter jet.