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What’s Behind the First Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key minilateral arrangement looks to be closer to taking another long-mulled step forward.
US Warns India Over S-400 Air Defense System Deal With Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior U.S. diplomat warned India over procuring S-400 air defense systems from Russia in a recent congressional testimony.
Japan’s Largest Flattop Visits Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Port
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-of-class JS Izumo made a port call in Vietnam this month, as part of its annual Indo-Pacific deployment.
US to Christen New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy will christen its newest Freedom-class littoral combat ship on June 15.
What’s in Singapore’s New Armored Fighting Vehicle?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The commissioning spotlighted part of the country’s efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
Marine Exercise Highlights US-Indonesia Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted an aspect of military collaboration between the two countries.
Report: Russia’s Military Aircraft Industry Ready to Mass-Produce Su-57
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Komsomolk-on-Amur aircraft plant in the Russian Far East is ready to start mass-production of the Su-57 fighter jet.
A First: India to Launch First Simulated Space Warfare Exercise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Reports of a tabletop wargame speak to India’s ongoing efforts to develop its space policy.
Why Are Old Myanmar-Israel Military Links Under New Scrutiny?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at another round of scrutiny on defense collaboration between the two sides.
Report: India Fast-Tracks Integration of BrahMos Missile Into Su-30MKI Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian government has reportedly decided to fast-track the integration of BrahMos missiles into Su-30MKI fighter jets.
South Korea’s Navy Receives Upgraded Chang Bogo I-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A South Korean shipbuilder handed over to the Navy a retrofitted Chang Bogo I-class diesel-electric sub earlier this week.
What Does the New 2+2 Dialogue Mean for the India-Japan Relationship?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The new mechanism holds significance not only within bilateral ties, but for Indian foreign policy and the region more generally.