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South Korea planning to buy 90 more Taurus

Posted on August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 by alert5

South Korea is planning to buy another batch of 90 Taurus cruise missiles and this time, local electronic companies will be able to join the offset program for this purchase.

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By axesofevil2000 (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Industry

Taiwan lawmakers cut deal with Honeywell for advanced jet trainer engines

Posted on August 8, 2017 by alert5

A group of Taiwanese lawmakers were in the U.S. last week and news reports say they managed to convince International Turbine Engine Co (ITEC) partner – Honeywell – not to impose a price hike on turbofan engines required for their indigenous advanced jet trainer.

Posted in Air Force, Industry

U.S. planning drone strikes in Philippines

Posted on August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 by alert5

NBC News has reported that the Pentagon is considering a plan to launch airstrikes against ISIS targets in Philippines using drones.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen
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Posted in UAV

Lost de Havilland Mosquito blueprints discovered

Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 by alert5

More than 20,000 engineering drawings and diagrams for the de Havilland Mosquito have been found, just days before bulldozers were due to destroy their hiding place.

De Havilland Mosquito production at Hatfield 1943
By British official photographer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted in Heritage

Taiwan conducts live-firing test of its Oerlikon 35 mm anti-aircraft gun

Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 by alert5

Taiwan carried out a night-time Oerlikon GDF-006 35mm anti-aircraft cannon firing drill in Pingtung County on Aug. 4.

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Photo: ROC MND
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Posted in Air Defense

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