US to Decide on Sale of 66 F-16 C/D Block 52+ to Taiwan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sHSsqFVRnznD9b6JwYz08RDsN5o1lwpSWx5oUk2FFj3AA1jEihC3RjJ-Sqm_u5truXmhvbZb1CBeOBivEU77yUIq6ENtRjquLqIXdbVARC89HaMYFAIQRPYfrlfMr1koXa1FT7qO1A/s1600/Republic+of+China+Air+Force+operates+a+total+of+150+F-16A+B+block+20+aircraft%252C+which+are+essentially+identical+to+MLU+aircraft.+T.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sHSsqFVRnznD9b6JwYz08RDsN5o1lwpSWx5oUk2FFj3AA1jEihC3RjJ-Sqm_u5truXmhvbZb1CBeOBivEU77yUIq6ENtRjquLqIXdbVARC89HaMYFAIQRPYfrlfMr1koXa1FT7qO1A/s320/Republic+of+China+Air+Force+operates+a+total+of+150+F-16A+B+block+20+aircraft%252C+which+are+essentially+identical+to+MLU+aircraft.+T.jpg" width="320"></a></div>United States’ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that US will decide about the sale of new F-16 C/D Block 52+ fighter aircrafts to Taiwan by Oct. 1 this year. Taiwan has been making repeated requests for the purchase of new F-16 fighter jets to increase its defenses against the growing PLAAF.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">United State has declined Taiwan's letter of request (LOR) for 66 F-16C/D block 52+ fighter aircrafts at cost of over $8 billion many times in the past few years because of the fear of strong Chinese reaction to such sale.</div></div>

US to Decide on Sale of 66 F-16 C/D Block 52+ to Taiwan

United States’ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that US will decide about the sale of new F-16 C/D Block 52+ fighter aircraf...

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South Korean Defence Minister Visits PLAAF's AirBase

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div closure_uid_tbh250="203" style="text-align: justify;">Chinese government has displayed its J-10 fighter aircrafts to the visiting South Korean defense minister in order to increase the trust level and bilateral defense exchanges.</div><div closure_uid_tbh250="191" style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div closure_uid_tbh250="193" style="text-align: justify;">South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin was allowed to visit the PLAAF's airbase in Changzhou, Jiangsu province 200 kilometers south of Beijing.</div></div>

South Korean Defence Minister Visits PLAAF's AirBase

Chinese government has displayed its J-10 fighter aircrafts to the visiting South Korean defense minister in order to increase the trust lev...

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Chinese Z-19 Light Gunship Helicopter

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJqZwuAtxGcGR6iYrgfqoCnaKES4GLrecPVxlhUG54iejLLc-wHPln9q0-d2fqjysk6SsAYnvgbDVCHpqVotQWNmERJ1FBAbpt9vShwWzAjuPMXc9I5OHEjMGx7f3-1iFBliHKTAoUA/s1600/Z-19+attack+helicopter+gunship+New+photos+images+Chinese+HAIC+W+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJqZwuAtxGcGR6iYrgfqoCnaKES4GLrecPVxlhUG54iejLLc-wHPln9q0-d2fqjysk6SsAYnvgbDVCHpqVotQWNmERJ1FBAbpt9vShwWzAjuPMXc9I5OHEjMGx7f3-1iFBliHKTAoUA/s320/Z-19+attack+helicopter+gunship+New+photos+images+Chinese+HAIC+W+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chinese Z-19 gunship helicopter is a development of the Z-9WA helicopter with new forwarded fuselage. Z-19 helicopter uses the tandem seat layout which is similar to one being used on the other gunship helicopters like Z-10, TAI T-129, AH-1Z Viper, AH-64 Apache, Eurocopter Tiger, Mil Mi-28 and HAL Light Combat Helicopter.<br> </div>

Chinese Z-19 Light Gunship Helicopter

Chinese Z-19 gunship helicopter is a development of the Z-9WA helicopter with new forwarded fuselage. Z-19 helicopter uses the tandem seat l...

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USAF F-15Es Intercepted 3 Private Aircrafts in Last Two Days Near Camp David

<div style="text-align: justify;">Two F-15E fighter aircrafts of the United States’ Air Force intercepted a small private passenger aircraft this Sunday near Camp David during the visit of the US President Obama.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was the third interception in the last two days and fifth overall during last 30 days.</div>

USAF F-15Es Intercepted 3 Private Aircrafts in Last Two Days Near Camp David

Two F-15E fighter aircrafts of the United States’ Air Force intercepted a small private passenger aircraft this Sunday near Camp David durin...

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Brazil Postpones FX-2 Fighter Jet Decision Until to Next Year

<div style="text-align: justify;">Brazilian Defence Minister Nelson Azevedo Jobim has a announced that Brazilian Air Force will finally decide about the purchase of new fighter aircrafts by early next year. Brazilian contract is worth $5 billion. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">He said that at this moment our domestic issues are of more importance and therefore Brazilian Air Force will wait till next year to take the final decision about the winner of the contract for fighter aircrafts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>

Brazil Postpones FX-2 Fighter Jet Decision Until to Next Year

Brazilian Defence Minister Nelson Azevedo Jobim has a announced that Brazilian Air Force will finally decide about the purchase of new fight...

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Taiwan Tests Submarine Launched Anti-Ship Missile

<div style="text-align: justify;">Taiwan has successfully tested an indigenously developed anti-ship missile from submarine for the first time. Taiwan has already developed the surface and air launched versions of the Hsiung Feng II (Brave Wind II) anti-ship missiles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Submarine launched version of the the Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missile was test fired from the Sword Dragon class submarine.</div>

Taiwan Tests Submarine Launched Anti-Ship Missile

Taiwan has successfully tested an indigenously developed anti-ship missile from submarine for the first time. Taiwan has already developed t...

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Chinese Type 091 Han Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine

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Chinese Type 091 Han Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine

Type 091 was the first Chinese nuclear-propelled submarine design. Type 091 also known as Han class were produced by the Huludao Shipyard ...

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China Purchases 123 AL-31FN Fighter Jet Engines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">China has signed an agreement purchase 123 Russian Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FN turbofan engine to continue the production of the J-10 Fighter Jets.</div></div>

China Purchases 123 AL-31FN Fighter Jet Engines

China has signed an agreement purchase 123 Russian Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FN turbofan engine to continue the production of the J-10 Fighter Jets...

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Taiwanese Military Exercise "Lan-yuon"

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXpKdvGRqyhCnCBrq4DLxigQyPCTkjErvzzBxFNi4NI4Wo7stwNmGMoRysxhuxwvw8-mYuKm4XLUFSb09JR7dNNEOE21sdWF-7mCCuAZ-UBUuIBEk57YHZeugFo753rmkIyitCXL12Q/s1600/Taiwanese+military+combat+drill+Lan-yuon+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXpKdvGRqyhCnCBrq4DLxigQyPCTkjErvzzBxFNi4NI4Wo7stwNmGMoRysxhuxwvw8-mYuKm4XLUFSb09JR7dNNEOE21sdWF-7mCCuAZ-UBUuIBEk57YHZeugFo753rmkIyitCXL12Q/s320/Taiwanese+military+combat+drill+Lan-yuon+%25283%2529.jpg" width="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taiwanese Main Battle Tank (MBT) during the Lan-Yuon Military Exercise near Baoli mountain in Pington,southern Taiwan.</div></div>

Taiwanese Military Exercise "Lan-yuon"

Taiwanese Main Battle Tank (MBT) during the Lan-Yuon Military Exercise near Baoli mountain in Pington,southern Taiwan.

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Model of J-8 Finback Fighter Jet

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aGYuzbNBfA1j4PAZEyzOfuxgmwIH7DbSQHjmpcCChK_q9qA2GIJY6szNCwZZ9FFOHlKx3kOrZ781sHBlqtU_MzdznyH1YDd4WYbqjXdDPbw1_2TxtqfKDGTCzp9KLWFw5G2R2U2gIg/s1600/Shenyang+J-8+Finback+F-8+I+II+F+M+G+B+A+H+act+r+e+f+t+People%2527s+Liberation+Army+Air+Force+People%2527s+Liberation+Army+Navy+Air+Force+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aGYuzbNBfA1j4PAZEyzOfuxgmwIH7DbSQHjmpcCChK_q9qA2GIJY6szNCwZZ9FFOHlKx3kOrZ781sHBlqtU_MzdznyH1YDd4WYbqjXdDPbw1_2TxtqfKDGTCzp9KLWFw5G2R2U2gIg/s320/Shenyang+J-8+Finback+F-8+I+II+F+M+G+B+A+H+act+r+e+f+t+People%2527s+Liberation+Army+Air+Force+People%2527s+Liberation+Army+Navy+Air+Force+%25281%2529.jpg" width="214"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Images of the Shenyang J-8 Finback Fighter Jet model is displayed with 6 air to air missiles. J-8 Finback  was designed by the 601 Institute to meet the requirements of the PLAAF (People's Liberation Army Air Force)  for a high-speed, high-altitude fighter/interceptor capable of intercepting high flying bombers and spy planes.</div></div>

Model of J-8 Finback Fighter Jet

Images of the Shenyang J-8 Finback Fighter Jet model is displayed with 6 air to air missiles. J-8 Finback  was designed by the 601 Institute...

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India to Test New 'Prahaar' Quick-Reaction Artillery Rocket System

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)m V.K. Saraswat has said that India is all set to test new short range, quick-reaction missile on July 17. This new quick response multi-barrel rocket system has been named ‘Prahaar'.<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Prahaar quick-reaction missile will be able to strike targets at range of 150 kilometers. Prahaar is a guided missile which will be used by the Indian armed forces to fill the gap between short range unguided rockets like Indian 40 kilometer range multi-barrel rocket system, Pinaka  and 350 kilometer range Prithvi-II ballistic missiles. </div></div>

India to Test New 'Prahaar' Quick-Reaction Artillery Rocket System

Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)m V.K. Saraswat has said that India is all set to test new short...

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RN's Sea King AEW7 Helps in Operations Against Talibans

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/seaking/images/seaking3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/seaking/images/seaking3.jpg" width="320"></a></div>United Kingdom is using its Sea King AEW7 (also known as ASaC7) helicopter for the intelligence, surveillance, early enemy detection missions against the land targets for supporting ground forces in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Commander of the Sea King Force, Pat Douglas said that it has been operating Sea King Mark 7 helicopters in Afghanistan for two years.</div></div>

RN's Sea King AEW7 Helps in Operations Against Talibans

United Kingdom is using its Sea King AEW7 (also known as ASaC7) helicopter for the intelligence, surveillance, early enemy detection missio...

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RSM-56 Bulava (SS-NX-30) SLBM Ready for Serial Production

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov has said that RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is ready for serial production. Russia had successfully test fired Bulava SLBM from the new generation 'Yuri Dolgoruky' strategic missile submarine on June 28.</div></div>

RSM-56 Bulava (SS-NX-30) SLBM Ready for Serial Production

Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov has said that RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is ready for serial produ...

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French Rafale Fighter Jets Makes Emergency Landing in Malta

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">French Rafale fighter aircraft landed in Malta after suffering from the technical problem. Pair of Rafale fighter aircrafts of the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) had to make an emergency landing due to technical issues.</div></div>

French Rafale Fighter Jets Makes Emergency Landing in Malta

French Rafale fighter aircraft landed in Malta after suffering from the technical problem. Pair of Rafale fighter aircrafts of the French Ai...

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IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched) Test Fired Successfully

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Diehl Defence has tested IRIS-T SL  (Surface Launched) at the OTB Firing Range in South Africa. Two tests were conducted in the presence of representatives of the German defense ministry. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">These two tests were aimed at demonstrating the IRIS-T SL missile's capability to be safely launched from the carrier vehicle, performance of the new rocket motor and data transmission via data link during the flight.</div></div>

IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched) Test Fired Successfully

Diehl Defence has tested IRIS-T SL  (Surface Launched) at the OTB Firing Range in South Africa. Two tests were conducted in the presence of ...

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Taiwanese Army AH-1W SuperCobra

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRHywkAgZZxTrolO-kopO7V6hd7RuCWspIbkHSRsleSh1stcA1Xyp6FZq2Np7VilGKj_bNX4kJQF7JF93tLbOYoKmwf8m5UZJ8Lte1jGMR6dYAniPAYwTyZNWSIOyhnCKl6hT284iuQ/s1600/Taiwanese+army+The+AH-1W+cobra+helicopters+shoot+the+target+on+the+mountain+by+rocket+near+Baoli+mountain+in+Pington%252Csouthern+Taiwan%252C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRHywkAgZZxTrolO-kopO7V6hd7RuCWspIbkHSRsleSh1stcA1Xyp6FZq2Np7VilGKj_bNX4kJQF7JF93tLbOYoKmwf8m5UZJ8Lte1jGMR6dYAniPAYwTyZNWSIOyhnCKl6hT284iuQ/s320/Taiwanese+army+The+AH-1W+cobra+helicopters+shoot+the+target+on+the+mountain+by+rocket+near+Baoli+mountain+in+Pington%252Csouthern+Taiwan%252C.jpg" width="320"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Republic of China Army has purchased total of 63 AH-1W SuperCobra gunship helicopters in 1990s out pf which 59 AH-1Ws are still operational.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br> </div></div></div>

Taiwanese Army AH-1W SuperCobra

Republic of China Army has purchased total of 63 AH-1W SuperCobra gunship helicopters in 1990s out pf which 59 AH-1Ws are still operational....

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MiG-29KUB Crash was Due to Pilot Error

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">By Qamar<br> <br> Indian Naval Cheif Admiral Nirmal Verma has said that MiG-29KUB crash which killed two senior Russian pilots on June 23 were due to pilot error. He said, "We have got feedback from Russia (MiG Corporation) that the crash was due to 'pilot error'."</div></div>

MiG-29KUB Crash was Due to Pilot Error

By Qamar Indian Naval Cheif Admiral Nirmal Verma has said that MiG-29KUB crash which killed two senior Russian pilots on June 23 were due ...

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