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.
Category: Air Defense
Australia to deploy E-7A to Germany
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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Taiwan has retired its MIM-23 HAWK GBAD system after 63 years of service
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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AI unveils Chinese spy balloons flying in East Asia, BBC Panorama reveals
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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Hungarian H145 crashes in Croatia
A Hungarian military helicopter crashed on Jun. 21 during a training mission in neighboring Croatia, killing at least two people on board. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Cikola River canyon, approximately 300 kilometers south of Zagreb, the capital, according to official reports from Hungary’s defense ministry.
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