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China Cranks Up War of Words Against US Naval Presence

China Cranks Up War of Words Against US Naval Presence

By accusing China’s military exercises near the Xisha Islands of causing instability in the South China Sea, the US Defense Ministry disregarded the facts, confused right from wrong, and attempted to alienate countries in the region and reap unfair gains, China’s Ministry of National Defense said on…
US Approves $620M PAC-3 Upgrade for Taiwan

US Approves $620M PAC-3 Upgrade for Taiwan

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles for an estimated cost of $620 million. …
US Approves Mk 54 Torpedo Sales to Belgium, Germany

US Approves Mk 54 Torpedo Sales to Belgium, Germany

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Belgium of twenty-nine (29) All Up Round MK 54 LWT Mod 0 and related equipment for an estimated cost of $33.3 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the r…
House Defense Spending Report Shows Bad Blood with Pentagon

House Defense Spending Report Shows Bad Blood with Pentagon

A House panel report accompanying the latest Pentagon spending bill reveals enormous ill will between defense appropriators and the department they fund.

The “contravention of the constitutional authority of the United States Congress has now become habitual,” the House Defense Appropriations Sub…

Airbus Team to Bid H145M for Australian Special Forces

Airbus Team to Bid H145M for Australian Special Forces

BRISBANE, Australia — Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to Project LAND 2097 Phase 4. Under this Project, the Commonwealth of Australia is seeking a fleet of helicopters to support the Australian Defe…
Boeing Completes Apache, Chinook Deliveries to India

Boeing Completes Apache, Chinook Deliveries to India

NEW DELHI — Boeing has completed delivery of all new AH-64E Apache and CH-47F(I) Chinook military helicopters to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The final five of the 22 Apache attack helicopters were handed over to the IAF at Air Force Station, Hindan. Earlier in March, Boeing handed over the las…


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