Israel flaunts wares at defence expo Feb 17, 2008
These range from Python and Derby air-to-air missiles and Crystal Maze PGMs to Delilah-II air-launched cruise missiles and Gabriel-III sea-skimming anti-ship missiles. rajat. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Navy chief leaves for Israel Jan 4, 2008
These range from Python and Derby air-to-air missiles and Crystal Maze PGMs to Delilah-II air- 00004000 launched cruise missiles and Gabriel-III sea-skimming anti-ship missiles. UAVs, which even include 'combat' and ship-launched rotary drones, is another prominent area of cooperation where Israel is providing much-needed technical expertise to India. (India Times, India -- Community News)
First Air-to-Air Missile Defense System Successful in Interception of Boosting Missile Dec 5, 2007
Excerpts of his comments follow: "Yesterday in the skies over New Mexico, a U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter launched two air-to-air (AIM-9X) missiles and successfully intercepted a boosting rocket launched from the White Sands Missile Range, marking the first time a missile defense intercept was made from an air-based platform. The two-stage air-to-air missiles have a new liquid propellant in their second stage rocket motor to provide the velocity necessary to intercept missiles in their initial... (PR Newswire)
Taiwan Celebrates National Day Parade After 16 Year... Oct 11, 2007
They were followed by launch vehicles carrying U.S. Patriot II and Avenger anti-missile systems, as well as locally developed ship-to-ship and air-to-air missiles. Chen has campaigned to underscore the island's sovereignty, including a push for a referendum to back his government's bid to rejoin the U.N.. (Fox News)
French arms deal with Pakistan risks US ire Oct 10, 2007
The news last month that Pakistan is likely to get French air-to-air missiles (AAMs) and radar for its JF-17 fighter aircraft has raised some eyebrows in the US.. The reason is that MICA AAMs produced by MBDA and RC-400 multimission radar built by Thales may enrich China's rapidly growing military capabilities if sold to Pakistan, since Islamabad is developing its fighter plane jointly with Beijing. (Asia Times Online)
Taiwan Stages Military Parade Oct 10, 2007
They were followed by launch vehicles carrying U.S. Patriot II and Avenger anti-missiles systems as well as indigenously developed ship-to-ship and air-to-air missiles. Chen who steps down in May after eight years in power has campaigned to underscore the island's sovereignty, including a push for a referendum to back his government's bid to rejoin the United Nations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
* Hsiung Feng won't be displayed: MND Oct 9, 2007
Ground forces include the display of anti-tank missiles, ground-to-air missiles, air-to-air missiles, mobile radar vehicles, nuclear bio-chemical detection vehicles and armored personnel carriers. Tomorrow's National Day ceremony and parade will begin in front of the Presidential Office at 9:19am and end at approximately 11:30am. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
A Look at Big Tin-Whisker Failures Oct 6, 2007
1989: Tin whiskers reported on Phoenix air-to-air missiles used by the U.S. Navy. The whiskers were discovered in a tin-lined box enclosing the missiles' target-detection system. (ABC News -- Wire)
Report: Possible French arms sale to Pakistan could help China circumvent weapons embargo. Sep 14, 2007
Pakistan is talking to France about obtaining air-to-air missiles from the MBDA company and radars from Thales for its version of the JF-17 warplane, Jane's Defense Weekly said in a report posted on its Internet site. Those missiles and similar radars also equip Taiwan's French-built Mirage fighters, and the island's weapons systems could be compromised if Pakistan transferred the technology to China, Jane's said. (North County Times)
More quakes hit Sumatra, Sep 14, 2007
Pakistan is talking with France about obtaining air-to-air missiles from the MBDA company and radars from Thales for its version of the JF-17 warplane, Jane s Defense Weekly said in a report posted on its Internet site. Those missiles and similar radars also equip Taiwan s French-built Mirage fighters, and the island s weapons systems could be compromised if Pakistan transferred the technology to China, Jane s said. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Indigenous Dhruv helicopter flies with advanced engine Sep 3, 2007
Two helicopters, one a utility version with a glass cockpit and another armed with air-to-air missiles, rockets and turret guns were flown Thursday in the defence area of the HAL airport here ... The IAF variant will be equipped with "fire and forget" air-to-air missiles that can be launched in both the visual range and beyond visual range modes. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Army biggest customer of Dhruv helicopters Sep 3, 2007
Two helicopters, one with a glass cockpit and powered by the Shakti, and another with air-to-air missiles, rockets and turret guns will fly past an audience that will include the Secretary (Defence Production). On Friday, the helicopters will demonstrate their capabilities to the Chief of Army Staff General J.J. Singh. (India Times, India -- Community News)
* Chart your route Aug 16, 2007
7 million for air-to-air missiles; USD 153 million for C4ISR.. Commercial aviation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Rice and Gates Push Anti-Iran Agenda Aug 3, 2007
Likely to include sophisticated air-to-air missiles, precision-guided munitions, and warships, the future sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab Gulf states close to Iran will undoubtedly tally into the billions of dollars, though officials won't estimate their scope as yet. The other recipient states will be Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. (U.S. News & World Report)
US plans $20bn arms sale to Gulf Jul 30, 2007
Officials said the sales to Saudi Arabia were expected to include air-to-air missiles as well as joint direct attack munitions, which turn standard bombs into "smart" precision-guided bombs, the reports said. The deals are designed to support US allies in the Middle East as a counterweight to regional power Iran. (Aljazeera.Net)
$20B arms sale to Saudis in works Jul 30, 2007
Other elements under discussion are new naval vessels, an advanced version of air-to-air missiles already used by the United States, and advanced Patriot missiles. The proposed sale is expected to be a major topic of discussion next week when U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet with Saudi officials. (CNN -- World)
US 'plans huge Saudi arms deal' Jul 29, 2007
The proposed deal for Saudi Arabia reportedly includes air-to-air missiles, advanced precision-guided bombs, upgrades to its fighters and new naval vessels. The role of the Sunni Arab neighbours is to send a positive, affirmative message to moderates in Iraq in government that the neighbours are with you. (BBC News -- Americas)
U.S. to offer arms deal to Gulf allies Jul 29, 2007
U.S. officials said the arms sales to Saudi Arabia are expected to include air-to-air missiles as well as Joint Direct Attack Munitions, which turn standard bombs into "smart precision-guided bombs". Most, but not all, of the arms sales to the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries -- Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman -- will be defensive, the officials said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese leaders visit museum to mark 80th anniversary of founding of People's Liberation Army Jul 27, 2007
While China claims most of the increases go to improving soldiers' welfare, the PLA this year announced a series of breakthroughs in military technology including the ability to produce latest-generation fighter jets, aircraft engines and advanced air-to-air missiles. China also announced earlier this month it was rolling out sleeker uniforms for the PLA, updating the plain, baggy green with red and gold insignia uniforms that had changed little in more than two decades since China opened up its... (International Herald Tribune)
Teal Group Predicts Over 775,000 Missiles Valued at $128 Billion Will Be Built Throughout the World in the 2007-2016 Decade Jun 18, 2007
2%, followed by 29,725 air-to-air missiles valued at $11. 6 billion, or 9. (PR Newswire)
F-16 Fighter Plane from Ohio Crashes in Iraq Jun 16, 2007
Armament: One M-61A1 20mm multibarrel cannon with 500 rounds; external stations can carry up to six air-to-air missiles, conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions and electronic countermeasure pods. Unit cost: F-16A/B , $14. (FOX19.com, OH)
[ FULL STORY ] May 17, 2007
After the HAWK missiles, the Kidd-class destroyer DDG-1802 launched a Standard Missile II Block I and two Mirage-2000-5s launched Arcane air-to-air missiles. Both the destroyer and the jetfighters destroyed their target planes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* Air force lands six fighter jets on Freeway No. 1 May 16, 2007
The F-16s each carried two AIM-120 air-to-air missiles while the Mirage-2000-5s each carried one Missile d'Interception et de Combat Aerien ... 8kg) bomb into one of the F-16s and a 2,000lb bomb into the other, two Arcane air-to-air missiles into each of the Mirages each and two Sky Sword air-to-air missiles into the IDFs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Indonesian businessman gets 4 years in plot to ship weapons May 12, 2007
Along with helicopter parts and aviation radar equipment, federal officials said the menexpressed interest in handguns, machine guns, sniper rifles and air-to-air missiles. An investigation began in 2005 when federal officials received a tip that Indonesian businessmen were trying to purchase U.S. military equipment despite a 1999 embargo. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Day Pitney Lawyers Let Off Hook in Malpractice Suit Over Arms-Dealer Loan Apr 4, 2007
The long-range air-to-air missiles were the type used on F-14A Tomcat jets, which the United States had sold to Iran before 1979, when the shah was overthrown and the country became an Islamic republic. Malloy, who with his wife owned two businesses, International Helicopter Inc. and Aviators Inc., allegedly planned to ship the batteries through Singapore to circumvent the U.S. embargo on Iran arms sales and the Arms Export Control Act. (Law.com)
* Military shows off upgraded fighters Mar 28, 2007
The modifications included improving the jet's flight control system and cockpit, enlarging the fuel tanks and equipping the planes with the capacity to carry air-to-air missiles and anti-radiation missiles. The Air Force's fleet now consists of 130 IDFs, 150 US-made F-16A/Bs and 60 French-built Mirage 2000-5s. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
U.S. general in Beijing for military talks (Christopher Bodeen) Mar 23, 2007
Reporting Gen. Pace's arrival, China's official Xinhua news agency said the visit is the "latest sign of the warming ties between the two armed forces." However, the report also cited as an example of obstacles facing the relationship the U.S. plan to sell 218 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and 235 Maverick missiles to Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing has said it will reunite with China, by force if necessary. . (Washington Times)
Chairman of U.S. Joint Chief of Staff visits China Mar 22, 2007
The proposed sale will include Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air missiles, Maverick missiles, as well as spare parts and maintenance equipment. The U.S. congress passed some bills limiting military exchanges with China, as represented by the 2000 Fiscal Year Defense Authorization Act. (Xinhuanet, China)
Europe itching to lift China arms ban Mar 15, 2007
China has expressed strong disapproval of the recent US decision to sell a variety of air-to-air missiles to Taiwan. But while Beijing may be genuinely unhappy with the sales, it does provide China's leaders with a useful lever with which to pressure Europe to lift the arms embargo it imposed after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989. (Asia Times Online)
MiG-29 facelift: India inks major deal Mar 11, 2007
Sunday, March 11, 2007. India to upgrade MiG-29 jets to boost fighter fleet. (Hindustan Times, India)
What's US intention behind new arms sale to Taiwan? Mar 6, 2007
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency under the US Department of Defense in charge of overseas arms sales disclosed that the new arms sale includes 218 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 48 LAU-129A missile launch vehicles and accessories, 235 AGM-65G2 "Maverick" missiles, instrumented AMRAAM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs) and relevant supportive facilities ... The sold Taiwan 200 AIM-120C/5 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles in November 2003 and that... (People's Daily Online, China)
* US rebuts China's missile outcry Mar 4, 2007
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the Pentagon organization in charge of foreign arms sales, announced the sale of 218 AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, 285 AGM-65G2 Maverick missiles, and other items to Taiwan in a sale that could amount to US$421 million, according to the DSCA. ... The AMRAAMs, or advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, are the latest air-to-air missiles, and would be used against an air attack against Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
China to US: don't sell Taiwan missiles Mar 4, 2007
Taiwan is trying to buy 218 AMRAAM medium range air-to-air missiles and another 235 Maverick missiles at an estimated cost of $US421 million ($A540 million). Negroponte met with vice foreign ministers Dai Bingguo and Yang Jiechi after arriving Saturday from Tokyo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Chinese FM meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Mar 4, 2007
According to a press release issued by the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Thursday, the arms sale package will include 218 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), 235 Maverick missiles, as well as related support, maintenance, training and logistics service. Editor: Lu Hui. (Xinhuanet, China)
* China demands US scrap its proposed Taiwan missile sale Mar 3, 2007
Acquisition of 218 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air missiles and 235 Maverick missiles would help Taiwan "modernize its armed forces and enhance its defense ability to counter air and ground threats," it said. Qin said the sale violated US commitments to the "one China policy," which maintains that there is only one China with Beijing as its capital. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Taiwan wants to acquire U.S. missiles Mar 3, 2007
The government is looking to buy 218 AMRAAM medium range air-to-air missiles and another 235 Maverick missiles, at an estimated cost of $421 million. The purchase is aimed at modernizing Taiwan's military and enhancing its ability to counter air-to-ground threats. (Bakersfield Californian -- World)
China demands US halt arms sale Mar 3, 2007
The US Department of Defence announced this week that it planned to sell 218 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air missiles and 235 Maverick missiles to Taiwan. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said the sale would help Taiwan "modernise its armed forces and enhance its defence ability to counter air and ground threats". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* US offers Taiwan huge missile package Mar 2, 2007
It would consist of 218 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), 235 AGM-65G2 Maverick Missiles, test missiles, 48 missile launchers, training missiles and various support systems and assistance programs ... The deliveries were made in early 2002 after China obtained AA12 air-to-air missiles from Moscow. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
The U.S. Congress should act against nukes; Iranian influence in Iraq; Chinese fighter jets; Middle East unrest; The Google wave; NATO expansion and Russia Feb 14, 2007
China's homegrown air-to-air missiles are getting better, but they have nowhere near the performance of those made in Europe and the United States. The J-10's Russian-supplied radar not even the best model is no match for the advanced electronic arrays about to enter service on Western fighters. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Raytheon gets $284m pact Jan 16, 2007
the world's largest missile maker, won a $284 million contract for its first sale of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to Pakistan ... In July, the Pentagon disclosed plans to sell $5 billion worth of weapons to Pakistan, including Raytheon's air-to-air missiles, as well as 36 new F-16 fighter jets made by Bethesda, Md. (Boston Globe)
Briefing: Russian power network to be split into 12 firms Jan 16, 2007
RAYTHEON, the world's largest missile maker, won a $284 million contract for its first sale of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to Pakistan. And Eurocopter, the world's biggest supplier of commercial helicopters, won a 233 million contract to provide as many as 37 helicopters to the French Gendarmerie, a military police force. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
DoD Studies Patriot Missiles on F-15s Jan 11, 2007
NCADE, another air-launched concept under contract with Raytheon, utilizes major components from existing air-to-air missiles. The initial NCADE flight test will likely take place this summer on the White Sands Missile Range, with the objective of verifying the NCADE seekers capability of differentiating plume from hard body in a boost-phase intercept. (Ocnus.net)
Chinese fighter aircraft makes 1st public appearance Jan 6, 2007
A single-seater model plane was also unveiled by the China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I), which spent seven years developing the Jian-10, the Taihang turbofan engine and the new-generation air-to-air missiles ... Geng said the Chinese Air Force had been equipped with the country's newly-developed fourth-generation air-to-air missiles, which can launch beyond-visual-range and multi-target attacks and do not require further guidance after launch. (Xinhuanet, China)
China becomes world's 4th nation to develop advanced fighter planes Jan 5, 2007
China has successfully developed the new-generation fighter plane Jian-10, or Fighter-10, the Taihang turbofan engine and air-to-air missiles ... He said the Chinese Air Force had been equipped with the country's newly-developed fourth-generation air-to-air missiles. (People's Daily Online, China)
