South Korea recently test fired its Hyunmoo-2 ballistic missile that can fly up to a range of 800 km at its Anheung test site .
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CH-53K cleared for production
The Pentagon has approved the U.S. Navy’s request for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter program to enter into the Production and Deployment.
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Taiwan punish navy officers over the procurement of Phalanx CIWS
Four flag officers with the Republic of China Navy were given warnings as punishment for going ahead to buy the Phalanx Block-1B close-in weapon systems (CIWS) before the budget was approve by lawmakers.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Vasquez [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Taiwan welcomes the sale of F-35s
An official from Taiwan told the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee that the island welcomes the sale of F-35s but so far, there has been no official word from Washington regarding the issue.
Lightning II takes off Sept. 13, 2016, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Luke
sent jets to Mountain Home AFB because it provides a unique opportunity for
developing proficiency in the destruction of surface-to-air threats at their
range complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier)
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Sea trials for PCU Gerald Ford to begin this week
Aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will be heading out to sea to start its first sea trial this week, said Vice Adm. Tom Moore.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aidan P. Campbell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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