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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.
Air Forces of Pakistan, China Begin 'Shaheen VI' Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The two countries held the sixth iteration of their major air force exercises, which first began in 2011.
Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction was an important reminder of the efforts being made by both sides to address cross-border issues.
South Korea Launches New 'Strategic Dagger' Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea has just launched the ninth and final boat of a new class of diesel-electric attack submarines.
India, Japan Set to Deepen Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Japan are considering expanding joint anti-submarine warfare training.
Afghanistan to Get 150 Scout Helicopters by 2022
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military ordered 150 MD-530F high-altitude scout helicopters for the Afghan Air Force.
A New ASEAN Trilateral Terrorism ‘Task Force’?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent suggestion.
US Navy’s Latest Littoral Combat Ship Completes Acceptance Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest warship completed acceptance trials in late August.
US, ROK Agree to Scrap Warhead Weight Limit for Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a phone conversation, the U.S. president agreed to lift restrictions on South Korean missile payload capabilities.