The Chinese has launched a new effort to recover a AVG “Flying Tigers” P-40 that crashed into Lake Dianchi in 1942.
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YouTube: New Chinese 8×8 35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
A previously unknown Chinese self-propelled anti-aircraft gun on a 8×8 chassis was revealed during the Zhanjian 2013 exercise in the Guangzhou Military Region on Aug. 12. The new weapon appeared at 18 seconds into the video.
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U.S. MDA looks at arming UAVs with lasers for boost-phase interception
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is studying concepts to equip UAVs with a yet-to-be-developed laser for shooting down ballistic missiles at their boost-phase.
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Photo: F-15Js and F-15Ks at RED FLAG-Alaska
Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle and Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15 Eagle aircraft park prior to take off during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel lara
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F-35 out of RoKAF FX-III competition
Yonhap says the F-35 has been eliminated from South Korea’s FX-III fighter competition and Boeing and EADS have submitted bids that came in under budget.
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