South Korea’s JoongAng Daily reported that China turned down a request from North Korea last year for 30 JH-7 fighter bombers equipped with C-801 and C-802 anti-ship missiles.
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Photo: Wind tunnel model of Chinese Hawkeye
Taiwan estimates Varyag to be operational after 2015
Taiwan estimated the new Chinese aircraft carrier could be operational after 2015. The ship is expected to start sea trials in the next few months and operational tests could begin next year.
Deadline to move MCAS Futenma dropped
The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Saturday that Tokyo and Washington have given the plan to relocate Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa by 2014.
Northrop Grumman unveils optionally manned Firebird UAS
Seeking to break General Atomic’s dominance in the U.S. MALE market, Northrop Grumman has come up with the Firebird UAS that can be found by a pilot if needed.