Yesterday we brought you pictures of China’s growing fleet of carrier-based fighters, the J-15, basically an updated copy of Russia’s Sukhoi Su-33. Today, we’re bringing you exceprt from an analysis of what the J-15 will mean for China’s neighbors written last sumer by DT’s go to China guru Andrew Erickson. Basically, the J-15, equipped with […]
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Let’s start this Tuesday off with some photos of China’s entire carrier-based fighter fleet. Yes, this tiny fleet of perhaps four jets are the prototypes for the J-15 fighters that will soon be roaring off the deck of China’s first aircraft carrier, the ex-Soviet Varyag. Keep in mind that the J-15 is basically an updated […]
Well, this is hilarious. In addition to saying it knows all the secrets of America’s infamous RQ-170 Sentinel UAV, Iran is claiming to have control over who enters and exits the Persian Gulf. Yes, Iran is trying to imply that American carrier battle groups are checking in with the Iraniang Revolutionary Guard Corps to make […]
Happy Friday afternoon. It appears that China’s aircraft carrier, the ex-Soviet Varyag is heading out to open seas once again. Still no word on when she’ll have aircraft operating off her flight deck while she’s underway. Click through the jump for more pictures.
ATK has modified its 30mm chain gun carried by the U.S. Army’s AH-64 gunship for use on Navy patrol craft and helicopters. ATK officials showed off the company’s new M230LF 30mm chain gun at the Navy League’s Sea, Air and Land show. The M230LF features a percussion-primed firing system rather than the electrically-primed system on the M230. Apparently the Navy has strict safety regulations that prohibit […]
