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US Confirms Fielding of New Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead on Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles
By Ankit Panda
The W76-2 has been fielded on U.S. Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Plans to Procure New Stand-off Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to procure additional air-to-surface and long-range anti-ship missiles for its multirole fighter aircraft.
Trump Shifts to Authorize Wider US Military Use of Landmines
By Associated Press
With potential future conflict with China and Russia in mind, a new U.S. policy specified no geographic limits on landmine use.
Russian Tank Maker to Begin Deliveries of Armata Platforms in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the CEO of Russia’s Uralvagonzavod, delivery of the first Armata platforms will begin this year.
Armies of India, Bangladesh Begin Military Exercise in Indian Northeast
By Ankit Panda
The exercise will run through February 16, 2020, and is in its ninth iteration.
A First: US Navy Deploys MQ-4C Triton Drones to Guam
By Ankit Panda
The high altitude, long endurance drone will add to U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
A First Look at the B-21, the Modernized American Stealth Bomber
By Ankit Panda
The B-21 inherits the B-2’s design philosophy, with important changes.
US Air Force Releases Images of B-21 Stealth Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The renderings show the B-21 in hangars at three locations in the United States.
Commissioning Ceremony Puts Singapore’s Littoral Mission Vessel Program Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The commissioning of three vessels marks the quick completion and operationalization of the program for Singapore’s Navy.
First Serial-Produced RS-28 Sarmat ICBMs to Enter Service in Russia in 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first serial produced Sarmat IBCMS are expected to enter service next year, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
Russia Completes Delivery of Second S-400 Regiment to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the second Russian-made S-400 air defense system regiment to China has reportedly been completed.
US, Japan Conclude 2020 Iteration of Exercise Forest Light Western Army
By Ankit Panda
The exercise brought together the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.