A Thai Army UH-72 helicopter has gone missing in northern Thailand since Aug. 14. The rotor-craft was carrying five people including a Major General.
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Taiwan forging ahead with indigenous jet trainer, eyes T-34 replacement
Taiwan’s China Times reported that the Taiwan government will allocate $15 million next year for state-owned Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) to start development of a advanced jet trainer for the RoCAF.
The plan is have the new aircraft, based on AIDC’s IDF, to make its maiden flight before the current government’s term is up in 2020.
So far, sources say both AIDC and the military are deep in discussions over the specifications of the new jet and the talks are now focused on whether the aircraft should be equipped with an arresting hook for emergency landings.
China Times also mentioned that the Air Force is looking into getting a replacement for its aging T-34 turboprop trainer.
Tale of the Nigerian Air Force fuel bowser stuck in Tallahassee
If you’re driving along Thomasville Road in Tallahassee, Florida, and you might come across a jet fuel bowser parked on the driveway with the words “Nigerian Air Force” stenciled across its blue frame.
By Nigerian Air Force vectored by FOX 52 (NAF Logo.jpg) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Japan plans new anti-ship missile that can reach parts of Taiwan
To counter potential threats from China, Japan is planning to develop a longer-range surface-to-ship missile and deploy it in Okinawa Prefecture.
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KC-46A cleared for production
U.S. Under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, Frank Kendall, has signed off the Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling tanker for low-rate initial production.
By US Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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