In his latest article on naval procurement in Asia, Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the modernization of the Bangladesh Navy.
Procurement
The NATO Association of Canada’s Procurement Program provides Canadians with analyses of trends relating to Canadian and international defense procurement and illustrates how these trends affect NATO’s collective mission capabilities. The program also provides in-depth discussion regarding the bureaucratic management, specific trade controls and various other institutional processes governing the defense industry and defense acquisitions, while integrating elements of international trade and economics.
South Korea’s Defence Reforms: Planning to Fail?
Paul Pryce takes a critical look at South Korea’s Defence Reform Plan 2020 and its possible implications for Korean unification.
Indonesia’s Naval Modernization
Shahyrar Pasandideh discusses the latest efforts to modernize the Indonesian Navy.
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
Potential Partner Navies on the Pacific Rim
Paul Pryce provides an overview of the maritime capabilities possessed by Central and South American countries on the Pacific Rim and the potential for partnerships with NATO.
India’s Submarine Modernization and Expansion
In his latest article on Asian naval procurement, Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the modernization of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet.
India’s Ongoing Surface Naval Combatant Modernization
Shahryar Pasandideh explores the modernization of the Indian Navy’s surface fleet.
Modernizing the Chinese Navy’s Surface Fleet
Shahryar Pasandideh examines the modernization of People’s Liberation Army Navy Surface Force.
The Royal Thai Navy: Where to Post-Coup?
Last year’s coup has left much uncertainty as to Thailand’s future. Paul Pryce writes on how the turmoil has affected the Royal Thai Navy, a valuable NATO partner at sea.
Defence Spending and the Quest for Balanced Budgets
Stefan Konrad analyzes the defence spending plans outlined in the 2015 Federal Budget.