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Indonesia’s Submarine Capabilities in the Headlines with New Sea Trials
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta’s conducting of trials with respect to its first indigenously-assembled submarine put the focus on a key aspect of its capabilities.
Will India Now Finally Invite Australia to the Malabar Exercise?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New reports have surfaced regarding a previously headline-grabbing, controversial development.
Defense Ministers Meeting Puts the Focus on Indonesia-Malaysia Security Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by both countries to manage the defense aspect of their relationship.
First Australia Defense Secretary Brunei Visit Puts Bilateral Security Ties in Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to foster collaboration in their defense ties.
US, Japan Begin Northern Viper Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise, initiated in 2017, takes place on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
Sri Lanka’s Role in Sino-Indian Competition in South Asia
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The country continues to be a prime area of competition for both Asian powers in the South Asia region.
What’s Next for Israel-Philippines Counterterrorism Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the future prospects for collaboration on this issue and beyond.
New Arms Delivery Puts Russia-Laos Defense Ties in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent arms delivery.
India Conducts Second January 2020 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test
By Ankit Panda
Another K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile was successfully tested.
With Its New Aircraft Carrier, Is China Now a Blue Water Navy?
By James Maclaren
China recently commissioned its first indigenous aircraft carrier and took another step toward altering the military balance of power.
Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue
By Associated Press
The Philippine president has renewed a threat to terminate an accord unless Washington restores a visa of a political ally linked to human rights violations.
Navy Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states and what lies ahead in 2020.