India commissions Russian-built warship amid enduring ties with Moscow
India has been trying to diversify its weapons portfolio, as Russian-made equipment permeates the country's armed forces.
Asia Pacific
US Navy warship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia
The littoral combat ship Savannah will dock at the port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand on Dec. 16-20.
Japan selects the T-6 Texan II as its new trainer aircraft
The aircraft will be built in the United States rather than license-produced in Japan.
MDA conducts first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam
In a first from Guam, the Missile Defense Agency intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target off the coast using a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA.
South Korea commissions its first next-generation Aegis destroyer
The ROKS Jeongjo the Greatis is the first warship to adopt the Korean Vertical Launching System II.
Australia narrows its frigate search down to German, Japanese designs
A final ship selection in the A$10 billion frigate program is expected in sometime in 2025.
Beijing sharpens tone over US missile launcher in the Philippines
Since April, the Typhon missile system has remained in one of the military bases in the country’s north after joint drills with the United States.
The F-15 fighter jet is having a second spring in Asia
South Korea is in line for major upgrades to its fleet, while Indonesia has signaled interest in the warplane type.
Pentagon chief Austin embarks on his last Asia visit amid uncertainty
The secretary has helped firm America's military alliances in the region. Can it last?
China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
Turkey, Indonesia advance joint armor lineup with new troop carrier
FNSS executives unveiled the conceptual design for the envisioned troop transporter, dubbed “Kaplan,” at the Istanbul Saha Expo arms fair in late October.
India boosts submarine fleet as region’s warship traffic picks up
India is working on a new class of attack submarines after the government approved almost $5 billion for the program.
India’s MQ-9B buy from the US caps fruitless push for homemade drone
Defense leaders in News Delhi believe their drone needs are too urgent to wait for domestic developments that have yet to mature.
North Korea launches long-range missile, signaling tech improvements
The launch was likely meant to meant grab American attention days before the U.S. election and respond to condemnation over the North’s role in Ukraine.
Opinion
Getting more out of US-Australian defense cooperation
Canberra and Washington tend to view challenges in the Indo-Pacific through different ends of a strategic telescope.
Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine
Australia never utilized its M1A1 Abrams in combat, but they will soon be used in anger against Russian invaders in Ukraine.
Pentagon chief Austin confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia
“What exactly they are doing? Left to be seen. These are things that we need to sort out,” Lloyd Austin was quoted as saying.
