Aviation News
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is poised to bolster its defense capabilities with the acquisition of the Iron Dome air defense system, a move outlined in an official notice of intent recently published on the System for Award Management site. This strategic procurement involves the acquisition of 1,840 Tamir interceptor missiles, 44 launchers, and 11 US-made command centers, signaling a significant enhancement to the Marine Corps’ air defense capabilities.
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, has denied media reports that the recently retired MIM-23 HAWK ground-base air defense missile system will be going to Ukraine via the United States.
Australia has announced its decision to deploy an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Germany, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s illegal invasion. The move comes as part of Australia’s ongoing efforts to ensure the flow of international military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to protect vital supply routes.
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The Republic of China Air Force Air Defense and Missile Command held a retirement ceremony for the MIM-23 HAWK ground base air defense missile system on Jun. 29. The ceremony was presided over by Lt. Gen. Sun Lien Sheng, the Deputy Commander of the Air Force. Senior Air Force officials, former air defense commanders, and their personnel attended the event to witness the official retirement of the Hawk missile system.
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In a groundbreaking investigation, BBC Panorama has joined forces with artificial intelligence company Synthetaic to uncover evidence of Chinese spy balloons flying over Japan and Taiwan. The collaboration utilized satellite imagery and cutting-edge AI technology to trace the elusive presence of these aerial surveillance devices.
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