Taiwan needs a new jet trainer to replace its aging AT-3 and F-5 jets. AIDC has proposed to develop a trainer based on the IDF or AT-3. However, the military is slow to respond.
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China could deploy troops in North Korea to protect port facilities
Chinese troops could be stationed in North Korea for the first time since 1994 to protect its port facilities at Rason, Chosun Ilbo reports.
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Father of Chinese aircraft carrier program passed away
Admiral Liu Huaqing, former commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, has passed away at the age of 95.
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H-6K airborne photo
Rare picture of a Xian H-6K bomber, which is powered by NPO Saturn D-30KP-2 turbofan engines. It is capable of carrying six cruise missiles.
33rd FW gets F-16s while waiting for the F-35
With no hope of getting the F-35 anytime soon, the 33rd Fighter Wing has started preparing the F-35 training syllabus by using the F-16.
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