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India Delivers 2 More Mi-24V Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian officials handed over the last two of four Mi-24v helicopter gunships to the Afghan Air Force on October 15.
Helicopter Restoration Effort Highlights Philippines Air Force Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country continues to move forward with ongoing efforts to boost its aging helicopter fleet.
The Growing Importance of ADMM Plus for South Korea
By Saeme Kim
Participation in ADMM Plus activities create a norm of addressing security threats collectively -- a critical move for South Korea.
Search and Rescue Exercise Highlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted the security aspect of the broader bilateral relationship.
Russia Kicks Off Annual Nuclear Forces Readiness Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The exercise will reportedly involve 12,000 troops, 213 missile launchers, 105 aircraft, and five submarines.
Turkish Modernization of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B Submarines Continues
By Ankit Panda
The submarines will be modernized over the next three years.
Japan-Vietnam Defense Cooperation in the Headlines With Naval Consultations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent consultation highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the naval aspect of the bilateral defense relationship.
India Accepts First Rafale Fighter From France
By Ankit Panda
India’s defense minister attended a formal handover ceremony in France this week.
New Patrol Vessel Commissioning Highlights Thailand’s Naval Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The planned ceremony highlighted the current status of the country’s offshore patrol vessel development.
Introductory Visit Puts UK-Brunei Defense Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The minister of state at the UK’s defense ministry paid her first visit to the Southeast Asian state in her current capacity.
What’s Behind the New Japan-Philippines Defense Industry Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction reinforced the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the strategic partnership.
What’s in the New Australia-Singapore White Shipping Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new agreement.