Taiwan abandons development of jet-powered UAV
It has been reported that Taiwan’s Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology has completed a prototype jet-powered UAV, however development was shelved as the drone cannot meet the military’s new requirements.
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South Korea unlikely to finalize F-35 deal until summer 2014
Three sources told Reuters that Seoul is unlikely to officially place an order for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 until summer or fall of 2014.
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HMS Monmouth escorts INS Vikramaditya through English Channel
HMS Monmouth recently escort Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya safely through the English Channel.
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German AIM-9Ls sold to unidentified country
Diehl-Raytheon Missile Systeme GmbH will refurbish German AIM-9L missiles for an unidentified customer.
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