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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine
The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.
China ramps up production of new airborne early warning aircraft
Satellite photos show eight Shaanxi KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft at the company’s factory airfield at Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province. These joint KJ-500s already in service with China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force and the naval aviation units.
New weapon suite adds additional capability to Black Hawk helicopters
The addition of the weapons suite can include the AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missile, Hydra 70 unguided rockets and a triple barrel Gatling gun.
Singapore shops for new platforms as part of Air Force transformation
The Singaporean military is transforming itself into an integrated, networked fighting force, and the Air Force is no exception.
Japan and South Korea face headwinds on homegrown jets
Japan’s and South Korea’s aspirations for homegrown fighter jets have run into headwinds.
Photos suggest China is prepping to test a electromagnetic railgun at sea
If confirmed, this would make China the first country in the world to mount such a system on board a ship and take it out to sea.
Japan base welcomes 1st deployed F-35A, but industry hiccups delay fighter’s supplies
It has been reported that Japanese-made parts that were to be included in the fighters have not actually been used so far.
Russia’s Flanker jet sales prosper with Myanmar buy
With this acquisition, Myanmar joins China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam in operating variants of the Flanker family.
No slowdown for China’s Navy aspirations
China’s carrier aviation programs continue apace with the focus starting to shift toward the development and introduction of training and specialized aircraft.
Singapore reveals delivery date for first Airbus tanker
The A330 MRTTs will be used to support Singapore’s Air Force and possibly its Army training exercises overseas.
