Posted by Matt in June 5th, 2008 |
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Satellite photos of the Leping Ballistic Missile Base in China’s southeastern province of Jiangxi show that this is a key site for the deployment of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s DF-15A campaign tactical missiles. The direct distance from the base to Taiwan is 700 kilometers (435 miles).
It is apparent that the striking range of [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 28th, 2008 |
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Frontline combat units of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force will have at least 112 J-10 fighter jets by the end of the year, an analysis of current deployments and in-progress production reveals.
There are multiple indications that the 2nd Regiment of the No.1 Division of the PLA Air Force has received a full complement of [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 16th, 2008 |
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China’s air force has substantially reinforced its air defense posture in Jiangxi province in the past year. There are indications that China has completed its second-line air defense operational deployment against Taiwan centered on Fujian and Jiangxi provinces. This has greatly expanded the depth of China’s air defense coverage.
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has [...]
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