The names of the two JH-7 crew killed in a crash on Dec. 22 has been revealed as Lu Zhiyong and Wen Zhiping. Lu was one of the first pilots to have trained to fly the J-15.
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Category: Research
CSBA recommends Taiwan adopt ‘guerrilla’ air defense to deter China
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments has recommended that Taiwan adopt a guerrilla air defense posture to deter an invasion from mainland China.
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NASA funds study on SR-72 concept
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $892,292 contract by NASA to study the feasibility of the turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system that the former proposed for its SR-72 concept.
Interview with J-20 chief designer
Xinhua news did an exclusive interview with the chief designer of J-20, Yang Wei. Yang was involved in the J-20 and JF-17 project as well.
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V-22 Osprey demonstrates forward-firing capability
The V-22 Osprey has successfully demonstrated its forward-firing capability in a test at Yuma Proving Ground last month.
Photo: Bell Helicopter
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