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Armored Fighting Vehicle Delivery Highlights Ukraine-Thailand Security Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development spotlighted some of the ongoing security collaboration between the two countries in spite of ongoing challenges in this realm.
Delivery of US Navy’s F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has reportedly pushed back the commissioning date of the warship to late 2019 or early 2020.
Vessel Transfer Puts South Korea-Philippines Defense Relations Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in Manila and Seoul's defense relationship.
Russia’s New Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight Outside Moscow in 2025-26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s PAK DA bomber will reportedly undergo trials at a flight test and development center outside Moscow in the middle of the 2020s.
India Tests Indigenous Surface-to-Air Missile
By Ankit Panda
The QRSAM continues to undergo testing and development.
Is America Now Directly Arming Against China?
By Christopher K. Colley
3 weapons systems -- the Virginia-class SSN, the Arleigh Burke-class DDG, and the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, seem targeted at China.
Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of ties between the two neighboring Southeast Asian states.
China’s New Carrier to Begin New Round of Sea Trials This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy’s latest flattop is expected to commence a four-day sea trial this Thursday.
Will the End of the INF Treaty Start an Arms Race?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The end of INF will have strategic implications well beyond Russia and the United States.
Where Does the South Korea-Indonesia Fighter Jet Program ‘Renegotiation’ Stand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another round of reports has highlighted the ongoing uncertainty about the initiative.
Japan’s Marines Storm Beach Alongside Australian, US Troops
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year’s Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia included amphibious assault drills involving Japanese, Australian, and U.S. troops.
Chinese PLA Personnel Complete Training for S-400 Air Defense System in Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
About 100 PLA servicemen have completed a training course in Russia for maintaining the S-400 air defense system.