Bad news for the Royal Navy as its AW159 naval helicopter could be left without an anti-ship missile till 2021 as development of the Sea Venom/ANL has hit a snag.
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Day: December 18, 2018
GM of Chinese shipyard sacked from CCP, was investigated for passing secrets to foreign intelligence
The general manager of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has been sacked from the Chinese Communist Party for alleged “serious violations of party discipline and causing great damage to the national interest.”
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RoCAF facing issues with Wan Chien cruise missile
Up Media says the Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) has decided to slow down the acceptance of the indigenous Wan Chien cruise missile after two recent test-firings reveal production issues with the weapon.
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Russia says production of Su-35 for Indonesia yet to commence
In an exclusive interview with Indonesia’s ANTARA news agency, Russian ambassador to Indonesia, Lyudmila Georgievna Vorobieva, said the production of Su-35 for Indonesia has yet to be started as “some technical aspects still need to be discussed.”
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Russia says Iskander-M proved effective in Syria
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov says the Iskander-M mobile short-range ballistic missile system has proven its effectiveness in Syria.
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