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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.
Russia’s Latest Stealth Frigate to Commence Sea Trials in 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new warship is expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy next year.
India to Develop and Build 1,770 New Armored Fighting Vehicles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Ministry of Defense has issued a fresh request for information for its new armor force.
The 19th Party Congress and Its Implications for the PLA
By Ben Lowsen
Xi Jinping is about to claim a level of control over the PLA not seen since Deng Xiaoping.