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China says American U-2 spy plane entered its exercise area

China’s Ministry of Defense says an American U-2 spy plane had entered a no-fly zone during an live-firing exercise by the PLA Northern Theater Command on Aug. 25. Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom / CC BY The press statement added that this a a ‘naked provocation’ by the United States and violates the “Rules […]

Japan issues RFI for F-X fighter program

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has issued a request for information to the industry to seek an integrator company for its F-X fighter program. It is also seeking for foreign partners to participate in the program.
Korea to Buy 20 More F-35A and 20 F-35B Fighters for $6.7Bn

Korea to Buy 20 More F-35A and 20 F-35B Fighters for $6.7Bn

SEOUL — Korea will double the number of F-35 stealth fighter jets it will buy from the United States, including variants that will operate on the country’s first aircraft carrier, according to military sources.

A total of 40 Lockheed Martin-built F-35 jets will be acquired at a cost of appro…

Iran Tracked F-35s with Russian-Made Radar: Tass

Iran Tracked F-35s with Russian-Made Radar: Tass

KUBINKA, Russia — Russian-made radar Rezonans-NE, which Iran purchased to identify and track stealth aircraft and hypersonic targets, successfully spotted and tracked US F-35 fighters near the country’s borders during an aggravation of tensions at the beginning of 2020 following the death of Irani…
China Unveils 15-Ton Z-8L Transport Helicopter

China Unveils 15-Ton Z-8L Transport Helicopter

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled its latest type of transport helicopter, the Z-8L, the first in the 15-ton-class in China. The new helicopter is capable of transporting an all-terrain assault vehicle and other heavy equipment. It is expected to enter service with aerial assau…
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