Category: Air Defense
Philippines says China is practicing to set up ADIZ over South China Sea
Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin told reporters on May 8 that China is “practicing to have an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)” over the South China Sea.
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Japan launches probe into fake Chinese components in defense equipment
Japan has launched an investigation into its supply chain to check whether defective parts made in China have been incorporated in its military radar systems and other equipment.
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Russia, Turkey test Igla
Russia and Turkey have tested the Igla MANPADS on a Turkish combat platform. Both sides are now negotiating a manufacturing contract.
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Raytheon to supply 44 SM-3 Block IB interceptors to MDA
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon with a $559 million contract to supply 44 SM-3 Block IB interceptors to the U.S. Navy.
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