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China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

By Joe McDonald
The United States bars most sales of weapons-related technology to China anyway, so it’s unclear what effect the sanctions will have.

Beijing’s Sanctions on US Weapons Makers Are a Weak Move

Beijing’s Sanctions on US Weapons Makers Are a Weak Move

By David Yuan
China's sanctioning of companies involved in the United States' latest arms sale to Taiwan is a move straight out of an old playbook. As such, it is best ignored.
US Air Force Selects Raytheon to Build Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Missile

US Air Force Selects Raytheon to Build Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Missile

By Ankit Panda
Raytheon will be the sole contractor on the long-range standoff weapon.

US State Department Greenlights $3.3 Billion Missile Sale to Japan

US State Department Greenlights $3.3 Billion Missile Sale to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 73 U.S.-made supersonic ballistic missile interceptors to Japan.

Japan’s F-35 Stealth Fighters Get New Standoff Anti-Ship Capability

Japan’s F-35 Stealth Fighters Get New Standoff Anti-Ship Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Norway’s Kongsberg has inked a deal with Tokyo to supply its Joint Strike Missile to the Japan Air Self Defense Force.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

U.S. Navy Supercarrier’s Integrated Combat System Undergoes First Ever Live Fire Test

U.S. Navy Supercarrier’s Integrated Combat System Undergoes First Ever Live Fire Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The integrated combat system of the USS Gerald R. Ford underwent its first ever live fire test this month.

US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

US Navy Shoots Down Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted its second successful SM-3 BlockIIA intercept test in 2018.
US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.

AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept

AN/SPY-6 Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Successfully Tracks Multiple Targets Through Intercept

By Ankit Panda
The SPY-6 continues to see testing and development.

What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?

What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an uptick in American involvement at the event signals about the administration’s approach.

US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time

US Ballistic Missile Intercept Test Fails for 2nd Time

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An Aegis Ashore-launched SM-3 Block IIA interceptor failed to hit its target during a ballistic missile defense test on January 31st.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Confirms Plans to Buy Long-Range Stand-off Missiles

Japan’s Defense Ministry Confirms Plans to Buy Long-Range Stand-off Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese ministry of defense publicly confirmed that it will seek funds for new missiles in next year’s budget.

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