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China-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With New Shipbuilding Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new deal spotlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two countries.
India’s DRDO Test Fires New Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It was reportedly the third successful test of the indigenous anti-tank guided missile.
US Navy Deploys Littoral Combat Ship Armed With New Naval Strike Missile to Pacific
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Gabrielle Giffords has deployed to the Indo-Pacific region earlier this month carrying a new over-the-horizon anti-ship missile.
US State Department Greenlights $3.3 Billion Missile Sale to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 73 U.S.-made supersonic ballistic missile interceptors to Japan.
North Korea Conducts Second Test of ‘Super-Large’ Multiple Launch Rocket System
By Ankit Panda
The test marks the tenth missile launch event this year in North Korea.
Australia, Japan to Hold First Joint Air Combat Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bushido Guardian 2019 exercise will be held from September 11 to October 8 in Japan.
Indian Air Force Inducts AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force formally inducted the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter earlier this month.
India’s Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub to Be Commissioned This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy’s latest diesel-electric attack submarine will be commissioned in Mumbai on September 28.
Russia’s New Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Begin Sea Trials in June 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine reportedly capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will commence sea trials in June next year.
What’s in the First Spain Warship Voyage to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the first such goodwill visit of its kind since the colonial era relationship between the two sides.
Army Chief Introductory Visit Puts the Focus on Singapore-Australia Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the ongoing security collaboration between the two countries.
US, India Begin 2019 Yudh Abhyas Army Exercises
By Ankit Panda
This year’s exercises mark the 15th iteration of Yudh Abhyas.