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Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Philippines Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent iteration of the mechanism highlighted some of the ongoing activity in defense relations.
India’s Defense Ministry Clears Procurement of Coastal Batteries Armed with BrahMos Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Last week, the Defense Acquisition Council cleared the purchase of new coastal batteries armed with supersonic cruise missiles.
Military Chief Visit Highlights India-Brunei Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip spotlighted the ongoing efforts by both sides to make inroads in their defense cooperation.
North Korea Tests New Type of Short-Range Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s short-range missile tests continue unabated as the U.S. and South Korea conduct military exercises.
Japan’s Air Force: Pilot Error Caused F-35A Crash
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pilot vertigo rather than a mechanical problem was the cause of the crash in April, according to a JASDF investigative report.
Managing the AfPak Challenge in US-India Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Both sides need to carefully manage this issue to avoid damaging the wider relationship.
Australia’s First Locally-Trained F-35A Pilots Take Flight With Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first Australian-trained F-35A pilots have conducted their first training mission on the stealth aircraft earlier this month.
New Vessel Launch Puts Thailand’s Naval Capabilities into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The planned ceremony highlighted the current status of the country’s offshore patrol vessel development.
US State Department Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to the South Korean Navy.
China’s VT5 Lightweight Tank to Be Fitted With Active Protection System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese made-for-export VT5 tank is getting a new active protection system.
Only 6 of 61 US Air Force B-1B Strategic Bombers Are Fully Combat-Ready
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Merely six of the U.S. Air Force’s 61 B-1B bombers are fully mission-capable, according to a senior military officer.
New KCR-60M Vessels Highlight Indonesia’s Naval Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The steel-cutting ceremony for the fast attack crafts put the Southeast Asian state’s navy back in the headlines.