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Russia’s Bulwark on the Afghan Border: Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
In recent weeks, high-level Russian security and intelligence officials have made trips to Dushanbe.
US Forces Korea Commander: US-South Korea Readiness Hasn’t ‘Slowed Down One Bit’
By Ankit Panda
The door to diplomacy remains open, Abrams added.
South Korea-Philippines Defense Ties in the Headlines with Expected Vessel Arrival
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The focus on the ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in the security aspect of relations between the two countries.
Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the ongoing activity in the security relationship between the two countries.
India Conducts Test Firing of Indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
User trials of India’s new indigenously designed and developed towed howitzer kicked off last Friday.
Russia Launches New Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last and final ship of a new class of Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers was launched on May 25 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
China Makes Progress in Induction of Second S-400 Air Defense System Regiment
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese servicemen are conducting a technical inspection of the second batch of S-400 air defense systems.
India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Eastern Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army test fired a BrahMos Supersonic cruise missile from Car Nicobar island in the eastern Indian Ocean.
US Shipbuilder Cuts First Steel for Lead Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntington Ingalls Industries officially began construction for the first-of-class USS Columbia on May 23.
China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander
By Adam Ni
The PLA Strategic Support Force has a new leader.
Managing Nuclear Risks: The Emerging Technologies Challenge
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The impact of technological changes on nuclear risks needs to be addressed much more directly.
Philippine Naval Modernization in the Headlines With First South Korea Frigate Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Twin ceremonies spotlighted the ongoing progress with respect to a significant capability for Manila’s defense.