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Arms Sales
How the Russia-Ukraine War Is Reshaping Defense Trade
By Arjun Sreekumar
In addition to boosting defense spending, the conflict will change procurement priorities in ways that could favor nontraditional suppliers.
Holiday Guide: Which Fifth Generation Fighter to Buy
By Robert Farley
It’s the holidays; how do you know which fifth generation fighter to buy for your favorite air force?
Confirmed: Pakistan Is Buying New Attack Helicopters From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Islamabad and Moscow signed an agreement for the purchase of four MI-35 Hind gunships.
Failure to Communicate: Will Japan Fall Behind on Australia's Collins-replacement Contract?
By Ankit Panda
Japan has the finest product on offering, but savvy PR pitches from its French and German competitors may edge it out.
Sold: Russian S-400 Missile Defense Systems to China
By Catherine Putz
China will become the first foreign buyer of Russia's S-400 missile defense system.
North Korea's Middle East Pivot
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has a long history of funneling weapons to Palestinian and other Middle Eastern militant groups.
US to Sell India Submarine-Launched Missiles
By Zachary Keck
On Tuesday, the Pentagon announced Washington will be selling India submarine-launched Harpoon missiles.
Russia Ends Arms Embargo Against Pakistan
By Zachary Keck
Although the decision will irk India, it is most likely related to the drawdown of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Pakistan Seeks Chinese Drones?
By Zachary Keck
A new report suggests China may sell Pakistan armed drones. Indeed, it'd be surprising if it didn't.
Putin Approves Sale of S-400 to China
By Zachary Keck
The advanced air and missile defense system will strengthen China vis-à-vis Taiwan, Japan and India.
US House Approves Frigate Sale to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The House approved the sale of 4 naval frigates to Taiwan while reaffirming its commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act.
East Asia Arms Imports Surged by 25% in 2013
By Zachary Keck
According to IHS Jane’s, East Asia’s arms imports increased by one-fourth in 2013. India’s increased by $1.8 billion.
The US Navy Needs 161 More Ships
By Zachary Keck
Plus, the Navy is expanding its Hydra program and exploring a new anti-ship missile.
5 Ways Russia’s Ukraine ‘Boomerang’ Could Strike Asia
By Harry Kazianis
Putin has warned that U.S. action over Ukraine would have a boomerang effect. Will the target be Asia?
Venezuela Uses Chinese Weapons in Crackdown
By Zachary Keck
The Venezuelan government is using weapons it purchased from China in its efforts to repress protesters.
What Can We Learn From Kazakhstan’s Arms Deals?
By Stephen Blank
Recent transactions reflect some underlying trends in the global arms market.
China Secretly Sold Saudi Arabia DF-21 Missiles With CIA Approval
By Zachary Keck
The CIA secretly approved of China selling Saudi Arabia advanced missiles.
China to Sell Bangladesh 2 Submarines
By Zachary Keck
In a move certain to unnerve India, Beijing will sell Dhaka two Ming-class submarines for $203.3 million.
The Politics of China’s Growing Arms Sales
China has been the fastest growing arms major arms exporter in the past decade. Will it continue?
China Is a Leading Proliferator of Small Arms
A new report gives a detailed overview of China’s foreign transfers of small arms.
US Arms Sales to Taiwan Aren’t the Problem
It is Beijing’s demands for reunification, not U.S. arms sales, that make Taiwan such a flashpoint.
Russia to Sell China Su-35 Multirole Fighter Jets
After confusion earlier this year, Moscow has confirmed that it will sell China the 4++ generation fighters.
Asia Drives Global Submarine Sales
Plus, North Korea halts construction on missile site. Wednesday defense links
Russia Delays India’s 5th-Gen. Fighter Program
Production delays and cost hikes will likely delay the delivery of India’s first fifth-generation aircraft beyond 2022.
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