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US to Test SM-3 Block IIA Missile Against ICBM Target By End of 2020
By Ankit Panda
The test will be a first and may introduce an important new capability that’ll be closely watched by Russia and China.
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Sign Deal for Ninth and Tenth Borei-Class Boomer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense ministry is set to sign a contract this August for two more Borei A-class ballistic missile submarines.
Defense Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent consultation highlighted what both sides are emphasizing in 2020 within the defense aspect of the relationship.
Sino-Indian Competition in Myanmar in the Spotlight With Indian Navy Chief Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The naval visit last week again focused attention on the role of India and China in the Southeast Asian state, even though New Delhi’s weakness lies more in non-security realms.
UK Navy Vessel Vietnam Visit Highlights Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The courtesy visit spotlighted the ongoing development of security ties between the two countries.
US Navy to Arm Virginia-Class Attack Subs With New Hypersonic Weapon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy aims to deploy its conventional prompt strike hypersonic weapon on Virginia-class attack submarines.
US, Japan Conduct Amphibious Warfare Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Exercise Iron Fist 2020 is slated to conclude on February 21.
Thailand’s Helicopter Needs in Focus with New Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The order from Airbus Helicopters highlighted an aspect of Bangkok’s wider efforts to build up its capabilities.
Ahead of Trump Visit: India Clears Procurement of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Indian prime minister reportedly cleared the $2.6 billion purchase this week.
India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated price tag for the 83 light combat aircraft is $5.45 billion.
Pakistan Test Launches Ra’ad II Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful test of its latest Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile with a new range of 600 kilometers.
India’s Navy to Receive First of Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft in April
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy will begin inducting a second batch of P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft in April.