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Russia’s Air Force to Receive First Serial-Produced Su-57 Fighter Jet by Year’s End
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first Su-57 aircraft in serial configuration will be delivered to the service by the end of 2019, according to the Russian deputy defense minister.
India to Test Fire Intermediate-Range, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile test launch from a submerged platform off the coast of Andhra Pradesh is slated to take place this Friday.
India Must Look Beyond ASEAN in Regional Security
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
In recognition of ASEAN’s limitations, New Delhi must also continue to strengthen its ties with other institutions, frameworks, and countries as well.
Japan Launches Second Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Toryu is the final boat of the Soryu-class of diesel-electric submarines and will be commissioned in 2021.
US Navy Ship Replenishes Indian Navy Ship in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-India cooperation in the Indo-Pacific continues.
Why South Korea Should Rethink GSOMIA Withdrawal
By Scott W. Harold
It is not too late for Seoul to reverse course.
Deputy Defense Minister Visit Highlights Vietnam-Cambodia Security Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts to manage the defense aspect of the relationship.
Japan to Receive Additional US Supersonic Ballistic Missile Interceptors
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will take delivery of additional Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors, according to the Pentagon.
South Korea’s Navy Receives Third Upgraded Chang Bogo I-Class Diesel Electric Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A South Korean ship maker delivered a retrofitted Chang Bogo I-class diesel-electric sub to the Navy on November 1.
Annual Meeting Highlights Vietnam-Laos Border Management Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of their annual meeting offered a sense of where both sides are on border management issues.
China Kicks Off Construction of Pakistan’s Third, Fourth Type 054A Missile Frigates
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Chinese shipbuilding company cut steel for the third and fourth Type 054A frigates on order for the Pakistan Navy.
Newest Virginia-Class Attack Sub Delivered to US Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy took delivery of its newest nuclear-powered fast attack sub in late October.