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China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales

By Joe McDonald
The United States bars most sales of weapons-related technology to China anyway, so it’s unclear what effect the sanctions will have.

Japan to Co-develop Future Fighter F-X With UK

Japan to Co-develop Future Fighter F-X With UK

By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan may choose BAE Systems, not Lockheed Martin, to support Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in developing next-generation fighter aircraft.
Beijing’s Sanctions on US Weapons Makers Are a Weak Move

Beijing’s Sanctions on US Weapons Makers Are a Weak Move

By David Yuan
China's sanctioning of companies involved in the United States' latest arms sale to Taiwan is a move straight out of an old playbook. As such, it is best ignored.

Enhanced Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Interceptor Successfully Tested

Enhanced Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Interceptor Successfully Tested

By Ankit Panda
The test took place in New Mexico.

US Air Force Selects Raytheon to Build Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Missile

US Air Force Selects Raytheon to Build Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Missile

By Ankit Panda
Raytheon will be the sole contractor on the long-range standoff weapon.

US Orders 78 New F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters

US Orders 78 New F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin was awarded $4.7 billion to build 78 new F-35 fifth-generation combat aircraft.

Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Plans to Procure New Stand-off Missiles

Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Plans to Procure New Stand-off Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to procure additional air-to-surface and long-range anti-ship missiles for its multirole fighter aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Awarded $32.9 Million Pentagon Contract for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program

Lockheed Martin Awarded $32.9 Million Pentagon Contract for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense contractor has won a contract modification for logistics support to Taiwan’s F-16 upgrade program.

South Korea to Procure 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighters

South Korea to Procure 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force is expected to begin receiving twenty more F-35 fighter aircraft beginning in 2021.

US State Department Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to South Korea

US State Department Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to the South Korean Navy.

US Navy Eyes More Combat Upgrades for Littoral Combat Ships

US Navy Eyes More Combat Upgrades for Littoral Combat Ships

By Steven Stashwick
Anti-ship missiles, new combat systems, and possible vertical launch cells being studied.
South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters

South Korea Opens Bid for 12 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South Korean defense ministry has kicked off a bid for the country’s second batch of anti-submarine warfare helicopters.

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