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Induction of Indian Navy’s Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has pointed out 36 defects in the second boat of the Kalvari class. Fixing them will take at least a year.
What’s in Indonesia New Air Force Squadrons?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inauguration of the two new aviation squadrons highlighted ongoing efforts by the Southeast Asian state to develop and modernize its military.
New Zealand Outlines Progress on P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Procurement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The New Zealand government has recently released milestone estimates for the P-8A introduction into service.
South Korea’s First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s newest diesel-electric attack sub is expected to be delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy by 2020.
Russia’s First Borei-A-Class Missile Sub to Enter Second Round of Sea Trials in June
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Sea trials of the first upgraded variant of the Borei-A-class nuclear missile sub will reportedly begin at the end of this month.
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.