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Russia Tests Topol-M Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The purpose of the missile launch was reportedly to test advanced ballistic missile warheads.
India Delays Induction Date of Advanced Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead boat of the Indian Navy’s new class of attack submarines will likely be commissioned by November-December.
Australia Just Commissioned Its Deadliest Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned the lead ship of a new class of air warfare destroyers.
US Navy Awards Contract for New Ballistic Missile Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $5.1 billion contract for detailed design work for its next-generation ballistic missile submarine class.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Nuclear Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Colorado (SSN-788), the 15th boat of the Virginia-class
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
Will Laos Buy New Weapons from Indonesia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta continues to look for regional opportunities for its state-owned defense companies.
Japan, Singapore Sign New Cyber Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state inks yet another agreement with a key partner as it confronts cyber challenges.
Battle for Marawi Deepens Philippines' Military Budget Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The rising terror threat also affects the country’s budget plans for its military modernization.
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."