Taiwan plans to replace the old Chaparral missile on the Kang Ding-class frigate with a surface-launch version of the Sky Sword II radar guided air-to-air missile.
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MV-22 was supposed to land on JDS Ise during exercise
A planned landing of the MV-22 on JDS Ise during a recent exercise, the second for a Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer and the first in the Pacific.
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China offers collaboration on air defense systems to Thailand
At the Defense & Security 2013 exhibition in Bangkok, Chinese CPMIEC is offering Thailand partnership status on the HQ-9, FL-3000N and FK-1000 air defense system.
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Exercise Kiwi Flag 2013
Tactical transport aircraft from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, the United States and French forces from New Caledonia, will be taking part in Exercise Kiwi Flag 2013 at Ohakea Air Base this month.
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Japanese state bank may provide loans for export of military aircraft
Tokyo is considering allowing Japan Bank for International Cooperation, a state-run bank, to provide low interest loans to support exports of military aircraft.
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