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China's New Attack Helicopter Makes Maiden Flight
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Franz-Stefan Gady
May 22, 2017
An export version of China’s WZ-19 light attack helicopter took to the skies for the first time last week.
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May 22, 2017
Russia’s Deadliest Tank to Enter Service in 2020
The First Guards Tank Regiment will be the first army unit to receive the new T-14 main battle tank.
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Russia’s Deadliest Tank to Enter Service in 2020
May 18, 2017
Russia’s New Stealth Frigate to Be Commissioned in November 2017
The lead ship of a new class of multirole warships is expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy in late 2017.
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Russia’s New Stealth Frigate to Be Commissioned in November 2017
May 17, 2017
2nd US Navy Supercarrier Deploys in the Pacific
The US Navy’s only forward deployed carrier in the Asia Pacific commenced operations on May 16.
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2nd US Navy Supercarrier Deploys in the Pacific
May 17, 2017
Singapore to Boost Submarine Fleet
Move represents the latest step the city-state is taking to boost its maritime capabilities.
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Singapore to Boost Submarine Fleet
May 17, 2017
Australia Reveals New Shipbuilding Plan
The plan supports the most comprehensive regeneration of the Royal Australian Navy since the Second World War.
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Australia Reveals New Shipbuilding Plan
May 16, 2017
India Signs Contract for 100 Self-Propelled Howitzers
The Ministry of Defense signed a deal with a South Korean defense contractor and its Indian partner last week.
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India Signs Contract for 100 Self-Propelled Howitzers
May 16, 2017
Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System
RTMC is reportedly looking to procure platforms to boost the Southeast Asian state’s defenses.
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Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System
May 15, 2017
US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier to Begin Acceptance Trials in May
Following the successful completion of acceptance trials, the U.S. Navy expects a quick delivery.
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US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier to Begin Acceptance Trials in May
May 15, 2017
India Test Fires Beyond Visual Range Missile From Light Combat Aircraft
The test firing “achieved all its planned objectives,” the Indian Ministry of Defense announced last week.
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India Test Fires Beyond Visual Range Missile From Light Combat Aircraft
May 15, 2017
US, Singapore, Thailand Launch First Trilateral Exercise in South China Sea
Trilateral engagement is yet another manifestation of the growing multilateralization of U.S. exercises in the region.
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US, Singapore, Thailand Launch First Trilateral Exercise in South China Sea
May 14, 2017
India Tests SPYDER Surface-to-Air Missile System
India tested a low-level, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
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India Tests SPYDER Surface-to-Air Missile System
May 12, 2017
US Pacific Command Needs More Submarines as Navy Struggles to Maintain Force
Years of maintenance shortfalls have left subs tied to piers as China’s fleet expands.
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US Pacific Command Needs More Submarines as Navy Struggles to Maintain Force
May 12, 2017
Will Japan Give Malaysia Maritime Patrol Aircraft?
A closer look at reports that have been surfacing over the past week.
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Will Japan Give Malaysia Maritime Patrol Aircraft?
May 12, 2017
Pakistan to Sell 52 Military Aircraft to Turkey
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has scored its largest export order so far.
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Pakistan to Sell 52 Military Aircraft to Turkey
May 11, 2017
Australia to Increase Defense Budget
The roughly 6 percent increase will help bring defense spending to two percent of GDP by 2021.
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Australia to Increase Defense Budget
May 11, 2017
Philippines Receives Second Indonesia-Built Warship
The second of the Indonesia-made vessels finally arrived in Manila, completing a deal that had been rocked by a corruption scandal.
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Philippines Receives Second Indonesia-Built Warship
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