Hanoi emerges as one of the globe’s top importers amid regional tensions.

New subs might not be enough for Vietnam to defend its South China Sea claims.

Another one of Hanoi’s six Kilo-class subs arrives.

Another one of Hanoi’s Kilo-class subs is expected to arrive soon.

Officials remain bullish about purchase in spite of budget cuts.

Armed with land-attack cruise missiles, these two new vessels could cause major headaches for China's naval forces.

Another one of Hanoi’s Kilo-class subs arrives.

Hanoi’s maritime capabilities get another boost.

Hanoi is the first Southeast Asian nation arming its submarines with land attack cruise missiles.

Just how developed and credible is Vietnam's counter-intervention strategy?

With its new Kilo-class subs, Vietnam will implement an asymmetric area denial strategy against China.

Armed with new submarines and Su-30s, Vietnam is altering the naval balance in the South China Sea.

An Iranian admiral says Tehran is mass producing light submarines, possibly for the Strait of Hormuz.

US analysts and policymakers have been slow to appreciate the pace of China’s military progress. Is this changing?