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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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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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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RCAF evaluators gave warning on CH-148 issues nine years ago
Royal Canadian Air Force evaluators warned nine years ago that the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter could have issues affecting its performance.
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AH-64E to arrive in Taiwan Nov. 4
The first six AH-64E attack helicopters for Taiwan will arrive in the island on Nov. 4.
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