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Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
December 28, 2015
Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
The drone prototype will conduct flight tests over the South China Sea in 2016.
Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
December 28, 2015
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
Japanese defense spending will increase 1.5 percent during the next fiscal year.
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
Russia Delivers S-300 Missile Defense System to Kazakhstan
December 25, 2015
Russia Delivers S-300 Missile Defense System to Kazakhstan
Plus, the erosion of intel in Afghanistan, Russia's intel sharing with the Taliban, and more defense and security links.
Russia Delivers S-300 Missile Defense System to Kazakhstan
India: Maritime Strategy and ‘Brand-Building’
December 24, 2015
India: Maritime Strategy and ‘Brand-Building’
The Indian Navy has released a new maritime security strategy document.
India: Maritime Strategy and ‘Brand-Building’
Indonesia Still Mulling New Submarine Purchase
December 24, 2015
Indonesia Still Mulling New Submarine Purchase
Which submarine type will Jakarta end up buying?
Indonesia Still Mulling New Submarine Purchase
The Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Might Have Another Buyer in Asia
December 23, 2015
The Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Might Have Another Buyer in Asia
Malaysia recently expressed an interest in the JF-17 Thunder.
The Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Might Have Another Buyer in Asia
US Navy’s Fleet of Littoral Combat Ships Will Be Cut to 40 Vessels
December 22, 2015
US Navy’s Fleet of Littoral Combat Ships Will Be Cut to 40 Vessels
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter wants to save money to purchase more fighter jets and missiles for the Navy.
US Navy’s Fleet of Littoral Combat Ships Will Be Cut to 40 Vessels
The Pentagon's Law of War for Cyberspace
December 22, 2015
The Pentagon's Law of War for Cyberspace
Beyond the targeting of civil nuclear power plants.
The Pentagon's Law of War for Cyberspace
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December 22, 2015
Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016
Another one of Hanoi’s Kilo-class subs is expected to arrive soon.
Vietnam to Get Fifth Kilo Submarine from Russia in Early 2016
India Cleared Purchase of Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
December 21, 2015
India Cleared Purchase of Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
The Defense Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of five units of the advanced missile defense system.
India Cleared Purchase of Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
Chinese Submarine Simulates Cruise Missile Attack on US Aircraft Carrier
December 21, 2015
Chinese Submarine Simulates Cruise Missile Attack on US Aircraft Carrier
A Chinese attack sub purportedly used the USS Ronald Reagan for ‘targeting practice’ near the Sea of Japan.
Chinese Submarine Simulates Cruise Missile Attack on US Aircraft Carrier
China Deploys First Nuclear Deterrence Patrol
December 19, 2015
China Deploys First Nuclear Deterrence Patrol
China reportedly deployed its first-ever submarine nuclear deterrence patrol. What does it mean?
China Deploys First Nuclear Deterrence Patrol
China and the 'Three Warfares'
December 18, 2015
China and the 'Three Warfares'
Beijing is increasingly exploiting information operations for influence in areas of strategic competition.
China and the 'Three Warfares'
Look to Japan to Solve the US Navy’s ASM Crisis
December 17, 2015
Look to Japan to Solve the US Navy’s ASM Crisis
The U.S. Navy’s traditional blue-water advantage in the Asia-Pacific is at risk. Japan can help.
Look to Japan to Solve the US Navy’s ASM Crisis
US Approves New Taiwan Arms Sale Package Worth $1.83 Billion
December 17, 2015
US Approves New Taiwan Arms Sale Package Worth $1.83 Billion
Obama administration authorizes first arms sale to Taiwan in four years.
US Approves New Taiwan Arms Sale Package Worth $1.83 Billion
China's South Sea Fleet Gets Another Guided Missile Destroyer
December 17, 2015
China's South Sea Fleet Gets Another Guided Missile Destroyer
The latest of China's most advanced guided missile destroyers will likely show up in the South China Sea.
China's South Sea Fleet Gets Another Guided Missile Destroyer
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