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US and Singapore Navies Sink Target Ship: Why It Matters
By Steven Stashwick
Exercise Pacific Griffin 2019 featured LCS firing new anti-ship missile.
Defense Policy Dialogue Puts Vietnam-UK Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries held another iteration of a new defense mechanism between them.
North Korea Finally Unveils the Pukguksong-3 SLBM: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un’s sea-based nuclear deterrent ambitions remain alive and well.
Indian Navy Commissions Second Kalvari-class Submarine
By Ankit Panda
The vessel will be followed up by four additional submarines under Project 75.
Rethinking Air Superiority Acquisition in the United States
By Robert Farley
How much can technological improvements really do to improve procurement problems?
Fighter Exercise Highlights Australia-Thailand Air Force Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent drills spotlighted the air force component of bilateral defense ties.
What Lies Ahead in Australia-Malaysia Security Collaboration?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on what lies ahead for the defense side of the relationship between the two countries.
6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea’s debate on OPCON transfer has become muddled.
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Command Post Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills underscored the continued development of the multilateral security agreement.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Thailand Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the interaction highlighted the areas of defense collaboration both sides are looking to make inroads on.
Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of bilateral relations in the maritime domain.
India and Australia Defense Relations: Towards a Common Vision of an Open Indo-Pacific Region?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite differences that remain, there is clear evidence of growing strategic convergence by both countries in the security realm.