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US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Trump administration reportedly notified the U.S. Congress of the sale on August 15.
Understanding Civil-Military Relations and Anti-Submarine Warfare
By Robert Farley
Civil-military relations may explain the Chinese navy’s approach to anti-submarine warfare.
Did a Failure to Plan for Anti-Submarine Warfare Doom the Imperial Japanese Navy?
By Robert Farley
Anti-submarine warfare was a blind spot for Imperial Japan, with deadly results.
Military Officer Visit Puts Indonesia-Vietnam Security Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted some of the defense collaboration between the two sides.
Russia’s New Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate Enters Final Shipbuilder’s Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Project 22350 guided-missile frigate is entering its final round of shipbuilder trials this week.
China’s Type 001A Carrier Continues Sea Trials Amid Possible Complications
By Ankit Panda
The Type 001A remains in trials.
What’s Behind the Unveiling of Singapore’s New Armored Fighting Vehicle?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted how the country is going about its efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
F-35Bs Aboard USS Wasp Complete First Shipboard Hot Reload Exercise in Indo-Pacific Region
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-35B hot reload of ordnance aboard a U.S. Navy flattop in the Indo-Pacific region took place in the Solomon Sea on August 4.
Russia Showcases ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile at Air Show
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two MiG-31K fighters, armed with Kinzhal missiles, took part in an airshow in central Russia over the weekend.
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.