Weekly Mil-Tech Update
June 24, 2011 Leave a comment
This week China has announced that it’s first aircraft carrier, the Shi Lang, will begin testing in July. They are on schedule still for their target of being fully operational by years end. This is all coming at a time when Vietnam and China are having disputes over the sovereignty of the Spratley Islands. Depending on how these July tests go will ultimately determine whether the Shi Lang will be ready or not by 2012.
An MiG-29KUB scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy crashed this week in Russia, killing both pilots and brings into consideration the legitimacy of the purchase for the Indian Navy. It was reported in several Eastern European nations that the airframe of the MiG-29 is faulty and does not have the longevity once believed. The Indian Navy went for the cheaper product, but the KUB upgrade sold them into buying it. I imagine the Admirals are not pleased.
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