Taiwan’s United Evening News reported last weekend that the island is unlikely to get new F-16s until end of next year. Continue reading “Washington may only sell F-16 to Taiwan end of next year”
Venezuela to buy 2nd batch of K-8s from China
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday that his government will spend $82 million for a second batch of Chinese K-8 jet trainers. Continue reading “Venezuela to buy 2nd batch of K-8s from China”
JL-9 enters service with PLAAF
PLAAF has decided to induct the GAIGC JL-9 advance jet trainer instead of the L-15.
U.S. to help Malaysia upgrade its S-61A-4 and C-130
Malaysia’s defense minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his U.S. counterpart Robert Gates has agreed to help his country upgrade its S-61A-4 Nuri helicopters and C-130s. Continue reading “U.S. to help Malaysia upgrade its S-61A-4 and C-130”
EMALS progressing smoothly
Bill Sweetman checks the progress of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS).