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Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jets Are Getting an Upgrade
Taiwan’s state-owned Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation said four Taiwanese Air Force F-16s have entered its new facility in Taichung and the upgrading work on the fleet of 144 F-16s is expected to be completed within six years.
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Russia Allows Companies to Work With India to Supply Weapon Spares
Russia has agreed to allow its defense companies to forge direct ties with Indian defense companies to supply, service and jointly manufacture spares for use by Indian defense forces.
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Sweden Backs Industry for Export Growth in Asia
Saab is refocusing resources in a determined push to sell more big-ticket defense systems, including fighter and surveillance aircraft, to Asian militaries. Aiding the company is the Swedish government’s revitalized policy of connecting interstate trade and defense agreements with defense exports.
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Indian Military Is Said to Revise Its War Doctrine
India is likely to revisit the Cold Start doctrine, which foresees short, intense and quick wars with neighboring Pakistan and China against the backdrop of terrorism and nuclear threats.
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First F-35B Fighter Jets Arrive in Japan
The first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have arrived in Japan, beginning the type’s first permanent overseas basing assignment with the US Marine Corps.
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French, Australian Schools to Perform Joint Research for Sub Program
French universities ENSTA ParisTech, École Centrale de Nantes, CentraleSupélec and École Polytechnique along with Flinders signed a memorandum of understanding, which creates a “group of scientific interest.”
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NATO’s Clout in North Korea Crisis Is Limited, Expert Argues
The alliance is effectively powerless to rein in Pyongyang’s nuclear threat, according to a Brussels-based expert.
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India Wants Defensive Upgrades for Its New Russian Tanks
The newly ordered Russian T-90MS tanks for the Indian Army will come without advanced protection systems, prompting India to explore acquisition of these systems from domestic sources.
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Source: Chinese Navy Has New Commander
The long-running term of Adm. Wu Shengli as commander of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy seems to be ending with his retirement, according to a report in a non-China-owned Hong Kong daily newspaper.
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Japan Unveils Armored Vehicle Prototype for ‘Counter Island Invasion’
Japan’s new vehicle will feature improved protection against a variety of threats such as improvised explosive devices, versatility and room for future growth in capabilities compared to the Type 96 it is replacing.
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Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jets Are Getting an Upgrade
Taiwan’s state-owned Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation said four Taiwanese Air Force F-16s have entered its new facility in Taichung and the upgrading work on the fleet of 144 F-16s is expected to be completed within six years.
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Russia Allows Companies to Work With India to Supply Weapon Spares
Russia has agreed to allow its defense companies to forge direct ties with Indian defense companies to supply, service and jointly manufacture spares for use by Indian defense forces.
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Sweden Backs Industry for Export Growth in Asia
Saab is refocusing resources in a determined push to sell more big-ticket defense systems, including fighter and surveillance aircraft, to Asian militaries. Aiding the company is the Swedish government’s revitalized policy of connecting interstate trade and defense agreements with defense exports.
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Indian Military Is Said to Revise Its War Doctrine
India is likely to revisit the Cold Start doctrine, which foresees short, intense and quick wars with neighboring Pakistan and China against the backdrop of terrorism and nuclear threats.
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First F-35B Fighter Jets Arrive in Japan
The first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have arrived in Japan, beginning the type’s first permanent overseas basing assignment with the US Marine Corps.
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French, Australian Schools to Perform Joint Research for Sub Program
French universities ENSTA ParisTech, École Centrale de Nantes, CentraleSupélec and École Polytechnique along with Flinders signed a memorandum of understanding, which creates a “group of scientific interest.”
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NATO’s Clout in North Korea Crisis Is Limited, Expert Argues
The alliance is effectively powerless to rein in Pyongyang’s nuclear threat, according to a Brussels-based expert.
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India Wants Defensive Upgrades for Its New Russian Tanks
The newly ordered Russian T-90MS tanks for the Indian Army will come without advanced protection systems, prompting India to explore acquisition of these systems from domestic sources.
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Source: Chinese Navy Has New Commander
The long-running term of Adm. Wu Shengli as commander of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy seems to be ending with his retirement, according to a report in a non-China-owned Hong Kong daily newspaper.
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Japan Unveils Armored Vehicle Prototype for ‘Counter Island Invasion’
Japan’s new vehicle will feature improved protection against a variety of threats such as improvised explosive devices, versatility and room for future growth in capabilities compared to the Type 96 it is replacing.
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Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jets Are Getting an Upgrade
Taiwan’s state-owned Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation said four Taiwanese Air Force F-16s have entered its new facility in Taichung and the upgrading work on the fleet of 144 F-16s is expected to be completed within six years.
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Russia Allows Companies to Work With India to Supply Weapon Spares
Russia has agreed to allow its defense companies to forge direct ties with Indian defense companies to supply, service and jointly manufacture spares for use by Indian defense forces.
-
Sweden Backs Industry for Export Growth in Asia
Saab is refocusing resources in a determined push to sell more big-ticket defense systems, including fighter and surveillance aircraft, to Asian militaries. Aiding the company is the Swedish government’s revitalized policy of connecting interstate trade and defense agreements with defense exports.
-
Indian Military Is Said to Revise Its War Doctrine
India is likely to revisit the Cold Start doctrine, which foresees short, intense and quick wars with neighboring Pakistan and China against the backdrop of terrorism and nuclear threats.
-
First F-35B Fighter Jets Arrive in Japan
The first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters have arrived in Japan, beginning the type’s first permanent overseas basing assignment with the US Marine Corps.
-
French, Australian Schools to Perform Joint Research for Sub Program
French universities ENSTA ParisTech, École Centrale de Nantes, CentraleSupélec and École Polytechnique along with Flinders signed a memorandum of understanding, which creates a “group of scientific interest.”
-
NATO’s Clout in North Korea Crisis Is Limited, Expert Argues
The alliance is effectively powerless to rein in Pyongyang’s nuclear threat, according to a Brussels-based expert.
-
India Wants Defensive Upgrades for Its New Russian Tanks
The newly ordered Russian T-90MS tanks for the Indian Army will come without advanced protection systems, prompting India to explore acquisition of these systems from domestic sources.
-
Source: Chinese Navy Has New Commander
The long-running term of Adm. Wu Shengli as commander of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy seems to be ending with his retirement, according to a report in a non-China-owned Hong Kong daily newspaper.
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Japan Unveils Armored Vehicle Prototype for ‘Counter Island Invasion’
Japan’s new vehicle will feature improved protection against a variety of threats such as improvised explosive devices, versatility and room for future growth in capabilities compared to the Type 96 it is replacing.



