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US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Is Heading to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America recently arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii en route to its new homeport of Sasebo in Japan.
First Project 636.3 Kilo-Class Attack Sub to Enter Service With Russia’s Pacific Fleet This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The diesel-electric attack submarine will be accepted for service in the Russian Pacific Fleet on November 25.
France Hands Over Three Rafale Fighter Jets to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Three French-made Rafale multirole fighter jets have been officially handed over to the Indian Air Force to date, according to a senior Indian official.
US Approves Sale of 5 C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft for New Zealand
By Ankit Panda
The C-130J will replace New Zealand’s C-130H aircraft.
India Test Fires Two Prithvi-II Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles were test fired at night on November 20.
US Defense Secretary Highlights Vietnam as Partner Against Chinese Influence
By Steven Stashwick
During a recent trip to Vietnam, the U.S. defense secretary also announced the transfer of an ex-U.S. Coast Guard cutter to the Vietnamese coast guard.
Russia’s Military to Receive First Batch of 12 T-14 Main Battle Tanks in Coming Weeks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first 12 T-14 main battle tanks will reportedly be delivered to the Russian Army in late 2019 or early 2020.
What’s in the New South Korea-Philippines Shipbuilding Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new agreement highlights the continued inroads both countries are making in this realm.
India Makes $800 Million Advance Payment for Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the Russian president, the missile systems will be delivered to India on schedule.
India Test Fires Agni-II Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test was reportedly conducted at night on November 16.
What’s in the New Philippines-Brunei TOR on Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a recent development might mean for the wider defense relationship.
Tiger Triumph: US-India Military Relations Get More Complex
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A new exercise has reinforced the trend of deepening defense collaboration between the two sides.