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Taiwan’s Risky Submarine Aspiration
By Holmes Liao
Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program is not only cost-prohibitive but operationally ineffective.

Quad Plus Canada Participate in Anti-Sub War Exercise
By Abhijnan Rej
Sea Dragon is likely to bother China – and not just because of the moniker.

Philippines Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities in the Headlines With Training
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state has continued ongoing efforts to develop a recently acquired capability.

Understanding Civil-Military Relations and Anti-Submarine Warfare
By Robert Farley
Civil-military relations may explain the Chinese navy’s approach to anti-submarine warfare.

Did a Failure to Plan for Anti-Submarine Warfare Doom the Imperial Japanese Navy?
By Robert Farley
Anti-submarine warfare was a blind spot for Imperial Japan, with deadly results.

Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine
By Rick Joe
A close look at the Chinese navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, doctrine, and strategy.

Are India’s US-Made Sub-Hunting Planes Not Meeting the Indian Navy’s Operational Requirements?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Comptroller & Auditor General has accused the defense ministry of violating procurement processes, among other things.

World's Largest Anti-Submarine Robot Ship Joins US Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A prototype of the autonomous unmanned sub-hunting vessel was handed over to the U.S. Navy in January.

China Unveils New Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Claimed to Be the World's Fastest
By Ankit Panda
Researchers claim the Tianxing-1 is the world's fastest unmanned surface vehicle.

China Deploys Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft to South China Sea Air Base
By Ankit Panda
In May 2017, China had deployed four Y-8Q (Gaoxin-6) aircraft to Lingshui Air Base in the South China Sea.

Boeing Wins Contract to Support Indian Navy’s New Sub-Killer Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense contractor will continue to support the operational readiness of the Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune fleet.

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commissions Second Helicopter Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s newest surface combatant entered service on March 22.

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force to Send Largest Carrier to the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan plans to dispatch its largest warship to the disputed waters.

Could India's Arihant-class SSBN Lead to Strategic Instability in South Asia?
By Robert Farley
Are India's deterrent needs served appropriately with the Arihant-class?

To Become a Deadly Sub-Hunting Force, the Indian Navy Needs to Think Bigger Than Just P-8Is
By Pushan Das
The purchase of four P-8Is is a step in the right direction, but more work needs to be done.

Confirmed: India Signs $1 Billion Contract for 4 New Sub-Hunter Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Ministry of Defense placed a follow-on order for four more U.S.-made Poseidon 8I Neptune aircraft this week.

India Clears Purchase of 4 More Sub-Killer Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the acquisition of four more maritime patrol aircraft last week.

The Indian Ocean Won't Be a 'Nuclear Free Zone' Anytime Soon
By Ankit Panda
Undersea nuclear deterrence in the Indian Ocean is here to stay.

Can India Counter China’s Submarine Force?
By Pushan Das
Is the Indian Navy ready for the challenges posed by increased Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean?

India and United States to Deepen Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Washington are in talks to help each other tracking subs in the Indian Ocean.

US Navy Is Speed Testing Sub-Hunting Robot Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new vessel designed to track Chinese and Russian subs is slated to be christened this April.

World’s Largest Anti-Submarine Robot Ship Ready for Sea-Trials in April
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s largest unmanned surface vehicle designed to track Chinese and Russian subs will be christened in April.

Indian Ocean: India Deploys New Sub-Killer Planes to Counter Chinese Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Poseidon 8I aircraft have recently been dispatched to the strategically-located Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.
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