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Will South Korea Build Nuclear Attack Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The leaders have reportedly discussed the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines during their recent summit.
US, Brunei Launch Maritime Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of CARAT Brunei kicked off on November 6.
Trump, Moon Reach Final Agreement to Scrap Warhead Limits For Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The leaders agreed to completely remove limits on the payload of South Korean ballistic missiles.
India Successfully Test Fires Indigenous Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A test flight of the nuclear-capable Nirbhay cruise missile was successfully conducted on November 7.
The Trump White House Seeks an Additional $4 Billion for Missile Defense in Fiscal Year 2018
By Ankit Panda
A new budget amendment for the U.S. Department of Defense seeks to up missile defense amid a growing North Korean threat.
US Navy’s Only Overseas Littoral Combat Ship Departs Southeast Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship departed Singapore after a 14-month deployment to Southeast Asia.
US Navy’s New Class of Ballistic Missile Subs on Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The per unit cost of the U.S. Navy’s new class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile subs has reportedly also fallen.
Malaysia Navy Commander Makes India Voyage
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The commander of the Malaysian navy’s eastern fleet paid a visit to India’s southern naval command.
Japan’s Defense Minister to Visit Aegis Ashore Missile Test Site in Hawaii
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s defense minister is slated to visit a testing site of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system in January.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier to Use Advanced Jet Launch System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A purported technological breakthrough has increased the chances that China’s new carrier will feature electromagnetic catapults.
Future Military Conflict in Asia: 3 Wars for the Price of One
By Ben Lowsen
War in one area of Asia is likely to spread to others.
What Did the ASEAN Defense Meetings in the Philippines Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the regional defense picture looks like now and where it is headed.