Taiwan estimated the new Chinese aircraft carrier could be operational after 2015. The ship is expected to start sea trials in the next few months and operational tests could begin next year.
Month: May 2011
Deadline to move MCAS Futenma dropped
The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Saturday that Tokyo and Washington have given the plan to relocate Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa by 2014.
Northrop Grumman unveils optionally manned Firebird UAS
Seeking to break General Atomic’s dominance in the U.S. MALE market, Northrop Grumman has come up with the Firebird UAS that can be found by a pilot if needed.
Paris and Moscow disagree over Mistral deal
Russia has demanded that France transfer sensitive electronic equipment in the deal for Mistral helicopter carriers.
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Turkey says it could build an aircraft carrier
Turkey has the capability to build its own aircraft carrier, the country’s defense industry undersecretary said on Saturday.
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