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Singapore Holds Terror Drills in Changi Airport

Singapore Holds Terror Drills in Changi Airport

By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state holds first-ever large-scale exercise there amid rising terror threat.
South Korea: Induction of New Battle Tank Delayed By 3 Years

South Korea: Induction of New Battle Tank Delayed By 3 Years

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The production of additional K2 main battle tanks has been delayed by three years due to technical issues.

Russia’s Navy to Get 10 Upgraded Sub-Killer Helicopters Per Year

Russia’s Navy to Get 10 Upgraded Sub-Killer Helicopters Per Year

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is expected to receive over 40 upgraded anti-submarine warfare helicopters in the coming years.

US Navy Christens Most Advanced Attack Sub Ever

US Navy Christens Most Advanced Attack Sub Ever

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine was christened on October 14.

Russia-Philippines Defense Ties to Get a New Boost

Russia-Philippines Defense Ties to Get a New Boost

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are expected to make some inroads in this realm despite the limits that remain.
India Commissions New Sub-Killer Stealth Warship

India Commissions New Sub-Killer Stealth Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The third out of a class of four anti-submarine warfare stealth corvettes was commissioned into the Indian Navy this week.

Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?

Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The personnel change comes at a critical time in the country’s security and ongoing defense modernization.
A US-China Role in the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols?

A US-China Role in the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The expansion of the indigenous initiative needs to be properly framed.

China Confirms Deployment of New Light Tank

China Confirms Deployment of New Light Tank

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese military has officially acknowledged the induction of a new light main battle tank.

Russia Cuts Funds for Aircraft Carrier Modernization

Russia Cuts Funds for Aircraft Carrier Modernization

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The overhaul of Russia’s sole aircraft carrier is reportedly affected by budget cuts.

Australia Warships Move to Philippines Amid Big Asia Military Deployment

Australia Warships Move to Philippines Amid Big Asia Military Deployment

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The spotlight on Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2017 shifted to Manila this week.
Chinese Research Vessel Surveys Caroline Islands 'to Breach 2nd Island Chain'

Chinese Research Vessel Surveys Caroline Islands 'to Breach 2nd Island Chain'

By Steven Stashwick
Hydrographic surveys near Guam prompted surveillance by U.S. planes.

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