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Australia’s Largest Warships Achieve Final Operational Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy’s two Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ships have achieved final operational capability.
U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.
General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Construction of the first-of-class Columbia could begin in late 2020, according to the CEO of General Dynamics.
Defense Minister Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of the bilateral relationship.
Russia: Avangard Hypersonic Warhead to Enter Service in Coming Weeks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force will receive the first two ICBMs fitted with the Avangard warhead in late November or early December.
Australia’s Third Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The newest Hobart-class destroyer has successfully completed sea trials in November, according to Australia’s defense minister.
Japan Places Follow-on Order for Joint Strike Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government has awarded Norway’s Kongsberg a follow-on contract to supply additional Joint Strike Missiles.
Joint Military Exercise Puts Malaysia Defense Policy into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent engagement highlighted some of the ongoing activity underway with respect to the Southeast Asian state’s defense policy.
India’s Defense Ministry Signs $2.8 Billion Deal For 464 T-90MS Main Battle Tanks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense ministry concluded an agreement with the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board to license-build 464 T-90S main battle tanks.
A New Chinese Autonomous Underwater Vehicle?
By Ankit Panda
The glider may have a specialized role in the South China Sea.
Japan to Invest in AI-Enabled Maritime Surveillance Platforms
By Ankit Panda
AI and machine learning will reduce demands on human analysts.
What Myanmar’s New Amphibious Ship Says About Its Naval Ambitions
By Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman
Myanmar has started to consider its maritime security environment more seriously, but it will take more than new ships to achieve its goals.