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US Clears Possible $5B Sale of Jet Fighters to Philippines

US Clears Possible $5B Sale of Jet Fighters to Philippines

By Sebastian Strangio
The proposed acquisition of F-16 fighters would bolster Manila's ability to defend its own assets in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew

US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew

By Nick Aspinwall
Whether Manila can afford them is another question.

AI Defeats Human Pilot in DARPA Organized Dogfight

AI Defeats Human Pilot in DARPA Organized Dogfight

By Abhijnan Rej
The performance of the artificial intelligence program marks an important but modest milestone.

US Air Force’s F-15E Completes Certification to Deliver B61-12 Nuclear Weapon

US Air Force’s F-15E Completes Certification to Deliver B61-12 Nuclear Weapon

By Ankit Panda
The improved, guided gravity bomb is slated to undergo certification for other aircraft, including the F-35A.

What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program?

What’s Next for the Philippines Multirole Fighter Program?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to consider choices for its pursuit of additional fighter jets.
US Senators Urge Progress on US-India F-16, Guardian Drone Deals

US Senators Urge Progress on US-India F-16, Guardian Drone Deals

By Ankit Panda
Two U.S. senators urge attention from the Trump administration to U.S-India defense ties.

Afghanistan: US Air Force’s Mission Has Not Changed

Afghanistan: US Air Force’s Mission Has Not Changed

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite the formal end of combat operations in Afghanistan, the war is far from over for the US Air Force.
F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets

F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force is contemplating adding 72 F-15, F-16 or even F-18 fighter aircraft due to low F-35 production rates.

This Fighter Might Replace Indonesia's Aging F-5 Fighters (Hint: Not the Su-35)

This Fighter Might Replace Indonesia's Aging F-5 Fighters (Hint: Not the Su-35)

By Benjamin David Baker
Sweden’s Saab recently unveiled a new bid to gain access to Indonesia’s fighter market. Can it beat the Russian favorite?

F-35 Loses Dogfight to Fighter Jet From the 1980s

F-35 Loses Dogfight to Fighter Jet From the 1980s

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report alleges that an F-35A was defeated by the very aircraft it is meant to replace.

Don’t Write Taiwan’s Air Force Off Just Yet

Don’t Write Taiwan’s Air Force Off Just Yet

By Michal Thim and Liao Yen-Fan
Taiwan needs anti-access strategy, but it also needs an air force to complement it.
Exercise Pitch Black Concludes in Darwin

Exercise Pitch Black Concludes in Darwin

By Mike Yeo
What was once a modest air defense exercise continues to grow in scale.

Pakistan Purchases F-16s From Jordan

Pakistan Purchases F-16s From Jordan

By Ankit Panda
Pakistan and Jordan concluded a deal that will transfer 13 F-16 aircraft from Jordan to Pakistan.
Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?

Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?

By J. Michael Cole
The US Air Force's budget decisions have thrown a wrench in Taiwan's air force modernization program.

Why The US Will Not Sell Advanced Fighters To Taiwan

Why The US Will Not Sell Advanced Fighters To Taiwan

By Shannon Tiezzi
Since the 1990s, the U.S.has consistently prioritized its relationship with China over selling F-16s or F-35s to Taiwan.

India to Procure Israeli Barak-I Missiles

India to Procure Israeli Barak-I Missiles

By Ankit Panda
A few defense and security links to round off 2013. Happy New Year!

So What If Taiwan Funds AEI?

So What If Taiwan Funds AEI?

A recent article reports that the Taiwanese government is funding a US think tank. Who isn’t?

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Taiwan's F-16 Upgrade

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Taiwan's F-16 Upgrade

With a deal on new fighters seemingly halted, Taiwan is increasing the capabilities of its existing fighter aircraft.

Mixed Messages From China on Taiwan

Mixed Messages From China on Taiwan

A new promotional defense video showed a Chinese missile destroying Taiwanese jets.

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

With the lifespans of weapons running over half a century, being able to adapt such weaponry to new realities is key.

Taiwan and the F-16

Taiwan and the F-16

Project 2049 Institute’s Mark Stokes gives his take on renewed talk the U.S. may sell F-16s to Taiwan.

Singapore’s Military Modernization

Singapore’s Military Modernization

Singapore has the most technologically advanced military in ASEAN. But its defense planning needs a rethink.

Puncturing the U.S. Base Myths

Puncturing the U.S. Base Myths

Military bases overseas are a vital part of American security, says U.S. Rep. J. Randy Forbes. Without them, crucial alliances in Asia could suffer.

Harriers in the Taiwan Strait?

Harriers in the Taiwan Strait?

The U.S. may not be willing to sell Taiwan its latest F-16. But the Harrier jet could fill in some blanks for Taipei.

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