Yearly Archive: 2022

Ukraine Says It Destroyed 50 Russian Depots with HIMARS

Ukraine Says It Destroyed 50 Russian Depots with HIMARS

KYIV — Ukraine said on Monday its forces had used U.S-supplied HIMARS rocket systems to destroy 50 Russian ammunition depots since receiving the weapons last month.

In comments on national television, Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov underlined the growing impact that the High Mobility Artille…

US Approves $293M Sale of AMRAAM Missiles to Japan

US Approves $293M Sale of AMRAAM Missiles to Japan

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $293 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency …
Large Chinese Drone Spotted Off East Coast of Taiwan

Large Chinese Drone Spotted Off East Coast of Taiwan

TAIPEI — In addition to intruding on Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) with manned military aircraft on Monday (July 25), China also dispatched a drone off the east coast of Taiwan, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense.

According to press release issued by the Japan’s Ministry…

Aerospace Industry Remains Optimistic in Half Year Results

Aerospace Industry Remains Optimistic in Half Year Results

Global aircraft orders demonstrate continuing recovery of the sector alongside growing market confidence and demand.

ADS forecasts 2022 global deliveries will reach 997 aircraft as Q2 sees 513 aircraft delivered, currently 23 ahead of forecast.

Flight volumes continue to pick up as passenger c…

China Slams Taiwan Air Raid Exercise As Tensions Rise

China Slams Taiwan Air Raid Exercise As Tensions Rise

TAIPEI — Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack.

Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) for the mandatory street evacuation dr…

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