TAIWAN: It was on Wednesday (Jul. 6) that Taiwan’s air force showed off its new locally built and manufactured jet trainer, showcasing its more advanced, combat-capable qualities. As China, which claims the island as its own, pushes up its military modernization efforts and conducts drills near Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has made the development of an advanced home-grown defense sector …

Taiwan – Following a heated visit to the island by a delegation of American congressmen, the Chinese army conducted a navy and air force combat readiness patrol in the Taiwan Strait, a spokeswoman said. Tensions between Beijing and Washington have risen significantly over the destiny of democratic self-ruled Taiwan, which China has pledged to reclaim one day, by force if …

A Hawk 209 TT fighter jet operated by the Indonesian Air Force crashed in a residential area, Kubang Jaya Village, Siak Hulu District, Kampar Regency, Riau on Monday morning, June 15. “Hawk 209 TT-0209 type aircraft,” said Head of the Indonesian Air Force (Kadispenau) Information Service Marsma TNI, Fajar Adriyanto, as quoted by CNNINdonesia.com. Fajar said it was still investigating …