Taiwan’s National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai De-sheng told lawmakers that Beijing will start construction of an aircraft carrier next year, followed by another one in 2015.
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ATAC Hawker Hunter crashed
A Hawker Hunter from Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. crashed while returning to land at Naval Base Ventura County on Friday.
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Chinese frigate operating unmanned helicopters
The JMSDF has released pictures showing three unmanned helicopters on the flight deck of a Chinese frigate that was transitioning the strait of Osumi with other warships.
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South Korea seeks eight MH-60Rs
The U.S. Congress has been notified by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of a potential sale of eight MH-60R naval helicopters to South Korea.
Singapore unveils its ScanEagle UAV on board Victory-class missile corvette
Singapore has joined other navies in operating the ScanEagle UAV on board its warships. Minister for Defense Dr Ng Eng Hen officially unveil the new equipment on board the RSN’s Victory-class missile corvette during a visit on May. 15.
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