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Taiwan is to build three 2,500-ton air defense catamarans that will be armed with three types of indigenous anti-air missiles.
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A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 naval helicopter has landed on a Canadian warship for the first time on Jan. 27. The feat took place off the coast of Nova Scotia.
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China’s Ministry of Defense was asked today during its press session regarding Fox News’ report on the deployment of J-11 and JH-7 fighters to Woody island in South China Sea. Spokesman Wu Qian said China has the right to the aircraft as the island is part of its territory.
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Commander of the United States Pacific Command, Adm. Harry Harris, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the new Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) should be deployed as quickly as possible.
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The U.S. Navy will test the aerial refueling capability of the E-2D later this year. The first E-2D built, AA1, is now undergoing modifications at Northrop Grumman’s St Augustine facility.
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