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India Moves Forward With Local Construction of Six Diesel-Electric Attack Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Ministry of Defense has invited proposals to local shipyards to participate in the construction of a new class of submarines.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Cincinnati on June 21.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-South Korea Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the mechanism offered insight into the current state and future prospects for security collaboration.
USS Ronald Reagan, JS Izumo Conduct Bilateral Exercises in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the second time this month, the two flattops conducted naval drills in the contested waters.
India Approves Procurement of 10 More P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Ministry of Defense reportedly greenlit the acquisition of 10 more P-8I Neptune sub-hunting planes.
A First: Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force Joins US-Australia Talisman Sabre Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The development underscores growing trilateral U.S.-Japan-Australia coordination.
What’s Next for the Indonesia-Philippines Boundary Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With domestic approval complete, both sides are looking to the next steps in a significant and historic agreement.
US Navy Launches Newest Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy christened the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul on June 15.
Report: India Scraps Israel Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Deal (Again)
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian government has reportedly once again abandoned plans to procure medium-range anti-tank guided missiles from Israel.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Singapore Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the current and future opportunities for security cooperation between the two sides amid wider domestic and foreign policy developments.
Vietnam-Thailand Maritime Ties in the Headlines With Navy Commander Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted one aspect of a developing defense relationship between the two countries.
Vietnam, Japan Conduct Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese People’s Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force held a joint naval exercise earlier this week.