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6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea’s debate on OPCON transfer has become muddled.
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Command Post Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills underscored the continued development of the multilateral security agreement.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Thailand Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the interaction highlighted the areas of defense collaboration both sides are looking to make inroads on.
Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of bilateral relations in the maritime domain.
India and Australia Defense Relations: Towards a Common Vision of an Open Indo-Pacific Region?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite differences that remain, there is clear evidence of growing strategic convergence by both countries in the security realm.
Defense Dialogue Highlights Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the development of the security aspect of their wider diplomatic relationship.
China’s New Transport Ship Not a Game Changer in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Sansha No.2 is civilian and relatively small compared to military logistics vessels.
South Korea to Publicly Display F-35A Stealth Fighter for First Time in October
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force will publicly display the F-35A for the first time during Armed Forces Day on October 1.
India’s Air Force Test Fires Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first homegrown beyond visual-range air-to-air missile has been test fired this week as part of ongoing user trials.
Peacekeeping Center Chief Visit Puts Thailand-Vietnam Security Collaboration into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the role of peacekeeping as an area of cooperation in bilateral ties and within the foreign policies of both countries.
Kilo Impact in the Bay of Bengal
By Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman
India is readying a submarine for Myanmar, but New Delhi won't replace Beijing as a top defense supplier.
Senior US Defense Official: Development of B-21 Stealth Bomber ‘on Schedule’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first test aircraft is already under production and expected to make its maiden flight in December 2021.