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Why Did North Korea Register – and Deregister – 13 Submarines With the IMO?
By Jihoon Yu
Assessing the strategic intentions and regional security implications of Pyongyang's puzzling decision.
INS Arighaat and India’s Quest for Strategic Deterrence
By Mrityunjay Goswami
With the commissioning of India’s second nuclear submarine, India is trying to bridge the gap with China and build up its strategic deterrence capabilities.
Japan Coast Guard Plans to Build Its Largest Patrol Vessel Ever
By Takahashi Kosuke
The new ship, an ultra-large multipurpose patrol vessel, will be around 200 meters long and will weigh about 30,000 tons.
Vietnam, Philippines Agree to Bolster Maritime Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations' defense ministers have pledged to sign an MoU on defense cooperation by the end of the year.
Navigating AI Competition: The Case for Human-Centric Approaches in China-US AI Dialogues
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo and Hyeyoon Jeong
Rather than assessing who’s “winning” the China-U.S. military AI competition, more attention should be redirected to bilateral discussions on stemming that competition.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
By Takahashi Kosuke
It is almost certain that next year’s budget, when officially approved, will mark the 11th consecutive year of a record-high defense budget.
Indonesia and Australia Sign ‘Historic’ Defense Cooperation Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides also announced their largest-ever bilateral military exercise, which will take place in Surabaya in November.
US Transferring Afghan Aircraft to Uzbek Control
By Catherine Putz
The ultimate fate of the 46 Afghan aircraft that fled the country and landed in Uzbekistan as the Republic collapsed in 2021 isn’t surprising, but the Taliban remain steadfast in opposition.
China Prepares to Hand Over Refurbished Naval Facilities, Warships to Cambodia
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a report by Radio Free Asia, the base, including a 300-meter deep-water pier, will be transferred to the Cambodian navy next month.
Indian-Built Russian Su-30 Fighter Could Soon Be a Game Changer on Export Markets
By A.B. Abrams
Greater indigenization of the Su-30 aircraft in India, and support of the Indian state for the program, could circumvent U.S. CAATSA sanctions.
Japan Confirms First-Ever Airspace Intrusion by a Chinese Military Aircraft
By Takahashi Kosuke
A Y-9 intelligence-gathering aircraft was spotted flying above Japanese territorial waters – an unprecedented event.
What’s Behind the Resumption of China-Indonesia Military Exercises?
By Ian Seow Cheng Wei
China and Indonesia have agreed to resume joint drills for the first time in a decade.