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Putin Says Russia Is Leading World in Hypersonic Weapons
By Associated Press
Russia has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons, according to the Russian president.
China’s Second Aircraft Carrier: A Sign of PLA Naval Muscle?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at the significance of the development for China’s military and its security thinking.
Keel-Laying Ceremony Highlights Indonesia’s New Tank Landing Ships
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development spotlighted one of several platforms that Indonesia is building out as part of its wider strengthening of its military capabilities.
Introductory Air Force Chief Visit Highlights Brunei-Thailand Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states.
The Significance of an India-Philippines Brahmos Missile Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Assuming the deal materializes as intended, its implications could extend beyond just the bilateral relationship.
What’s in the Growing Russia-China-Iran Trilateral Convergence?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Potential security engagements among the three have spotlighted their increasing convergence.
China’s People Liberation Army Navy Commissions 42nd and 43rd Type 056/056A Corvettes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two more Type 056A corvettes have recently entered service with China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy.
New Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship Completes Acceptance Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS St. Louis completed acceptance trials on Lake Michigan this month.
Australia Takes Delivery of 7 More F-35A Stealth Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seven additional F-35As arrived at a Royal Australian Air Force base earlier this month.
F-35A Stealth Fighter Formally Enters Service in South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force has declared initial operating capability for its first batch of F-35A fighter jets this week.
India Test Fires 2 BrahMos Supersonic Missiles From Air and Land Platforms
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Brahmos missiles were reportedly test fired from a Su-30 MIK fighter and a land-based mobile launcher.
China Commissions First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier was commissioned on Tuesday.