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Time for Taiwan to Scrap the Indigenous Diesel Submarine
By Michael A. Hunzeker and Joseph Petrucelli
The stakes are too high for Taiwan to waste money on outdated programs.
2+2 Dialogue Will Further Cement India-Japan Strategic Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The dialogue has wider strategic implications beyond the bilateral relationship itself.
Making the Case for Increased US Basing in the Pacific
By Matt Tuzel
The U.S. should look to establish hub and spoke base networks in the Marianas Islands, Palau, and eventually the Philippines.
Japan Awards Contract to Lockheed Martin for 2 Solid State Radars for Aegis Ashore Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s defense ministry has awarded a contract for the delivery of two SSR antenna sets for two planned land-based Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems.
Chinese, Russian, South African Navies Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The exercise was the first of its kind.
Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Completes Sea and Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir successfully completed state trials earlier this month, according to the Russian Navy.
India’s Army to Deploy Third Generation Anti-Tank Guided Missiles in Jammu and Kashmir
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army has reportedly been inducting the Israeli-made Spike anti-tank guided missile system along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Afghanistan’s Air Force Receives Five More MD-530F Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The five helicopters are part of a $1.4 billion contract for the delivery of an estimated 150 armed MD-530 rotorcraft to Afghanistan by 2022.
What’s in the First Philippines Navy-Coast Guard Joint Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The notable first highlighted ongoing efforts to promote better interagency collaboration in the Southeast Asian state.
Why the India-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise Annualization Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The annualization of the engagement spotlighted a key manifestation of intra-Asian security networking.
First Project 636.3 Kilo-Class Attack Sub Enters Service With Russia’s Pacific Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The diesel-electric attack submarine was accepted for service in the Russian Pacific Fleet on November 25.
China Enters the UUV Fray
By David R. Strachan
HSU001 provides an intriguing look into China’s unmanned undersea ambitions.