China’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the country is refitting ex-Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag for research and training purposes.
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Day: July 27, 2011
U.S. Navy approves plan to sink 2 ships in Gulf of Alaska for target practice
Over the next five years, the U.S. Navy plans to sink two ships each year in the Gulf of Alaska as live weapons targets.
Lockheed Martin 2nd-quarter profit rose 3.9% thanks to F-35
Lockheed Martin second-quarter profit rose 3.9 percent thanks to trial orders for the F-35 as well as work on the C-130J.
NATO officials warn Turkey against buying Chinese, Russian surface-to-air missiles
Turkey could lose access to intelligence data from NATO if it chooses Chinese or Russian systems for its air and missile defense program.
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RAAF F/A-18s in Misawa, Japan for exchange with JASDF
RAAF F/A-18 Hornets from No 3 Squadron have arrived at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan for cultural and dialogue exchange with the JASDF.