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Chinese, Russian Navies Hold Exercises in Sea of Japan, Okhotsk Sea
By Ankit Panda
The exercise is the second phase of the Joint Sea-2017 exercises.
What’s in the New Russia-Thailand Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new defense pact inked by the two sides deserves attention despite the few details that have emerged publicly so far.
US, Japan, South Korea Stage Show-of-Force Following North Korean Missile Overflight of Japan
By Ankit Panda
The mission was described by U.S. Pacific Command as a "sequenced bilateral show of force."
Armies of US, India Begin Joint Military Drills
By Ankit Panda
The exercise is the thirteenth iteration of the U.S.-India Yudh Abhyas series of drills.
ASEAN’s New Police Database Takes Shape Amid Terror Fears
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The enhanced system represents a step forward for regional cooperation.
US Navy to Re-Fit Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Attack Ships
By Steven Stashwick
But is the missile a good fit for the mission?
When Will the Philippines Get Its New French Vessels?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a deal that is set to be realized soon.
New ASEAN Cyber Drill Kicks Off in Vietnam
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another iteration of an exercise among Southeast Asian states and their dialogue partners got underway this week.
Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.
What Will Australia’s New Military Terror Aid to the Philippines Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though details remain to be worked out, the general shape of Canberra’s deepening security role is becoming increasingly clearer.
India Successfully Tests Anti-Tank Guided Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The successful test marks the end of development trials.
US B-1B Bombers and Japanese Fighters Stage Exercises in the East China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The exercise is the second show of force in East Asia involving B-1B bombers since North Korea's sixth nuclear test.