Because the AA-2 was the primary weapon of the MiG-21, ‘Atoll’ became the first air-to-air missile in service with dozens of…
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60 Years Ago Today, the Surface-To-Air Missile Scored the First Ever Successful Shoot-Down of an Aircraft
by Dario LeoneOn Oct. 7, 1959 an S-75 Dvina surface-to-air missile was fired by China’s People’s Liberation Army 2nd surface-to-air missile battalion and…
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Republic of China Air Force grounded F-5 fighter jets as kids were having exams
by Dario LeoneAccording ROCAF spokesperson the F-5 fighters were grounded to avoid fighter aircraft noise affecting candidates undertaking the annual “Four Second Technical…
The island would lease F-15 fighters that still have half of their lifespan remaining and upgrade them with new mission computers…
- Military Aviation
WILL TAIWAN BUY F-15 OR F/A-18 FIGHTERS TO BOOST ITS DEFENSE CAPABILITIES?
by Dario LeoneAlthough it is possible that the Lockheed Martin F-35 could be sold to Taiwan, the island might not be able to afford buying…
