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).
U.S. General: Iraq will get F-16s
The top U.S. commander in Iraq said will eventfully received the F-16 to boost the country’s defenses. Continue reading “U.S. General: Iraq will get F-16s”
Japanese ace from Battle of Midway recalls mission
Japanese WW2 ace, Kaname Harada – who shot down five American torpedo bombers at the Battle of Midway – was in Hawaii and Midway island recently to commemorate the Battle of Midway 68 years ago.