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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Six upgraded Tu-160s to be delivered next year
Six upgraded Tu-160 strategic bombers are slated to be delivered to Russia’s Long Range Aviation in 2015.
Taiwan won’t carry out PAC-3 live testing in U.S.
Taiwan’s military has requested to test the PAC-3 missile on the island, however, the U.S. responded that all live testing must be carried out in New Mexico.
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Ethiopia confirms defection of attack helicopter pilot to Eritrea
The Ethiopian Defense Ministry issued a statement on Dec. 22 confirming media reports that a Mi-35 attack helicopter along with its crew had defected to Eritrea.
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F-16 D-models return to flight after longeron repair
USAF F-16Ds based in Luke Air Force Base that have been grounded due to cracks on the canopy sill longeron are returning to flight.
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