The Chinese media are hyping on a report by CSBA’s Andrew Krepinevich that the Obama administration could reduce the number of F-35s due to increasing capabilities of the Chinese military.
Month: July 2010
First production AESA for Rafale will be delivered next month
The first production batch of AESA radars will be ready for the fourth tranche of Rafale fighers. Continue reading “First production AESA for Rafale will be delivered next month”
Ex-USAF official: Washington “way past due” to sell F-16s to Taiwan
The former U.S. Air Force’s deputy under secretary for international affairs, Bruce Lemkin, told Reuters in an interview that Washington is “way past due” to sell F-16C/Ds to Taiwan. Continue reading “Ex-USAF official: Washington “way past due” to sell F-16s to Taiwan”
UAC wants Moscow to halt sale of RD-93 engines for FC-1
Russia’s United Aircraft Cooperation wants the government to stop selling the RD-93 engine that powers the Sino-Pakistan FC-1 fighter as it is seen as a threat to Russian fighters in the international market.
Lack of planes forced RNZAF to withdraw from international exercises
The RNZAF has pulled out of exercise Maple Leaf in Canada and exercise Green Flag in the United States due to a lack of planes. Continue reading “Lack of planes forced RNZAF to withdraw from international exercises”