China Deploys New Fighter, The J10
Posted on: Wed Jul 27th, 2005 | flightinternational.com

The Department of Defense’s latest annual assessment of China’s military power says the indigenously developed Chengdu J-10 fighter is finally being fielded by the air force following completion of development last year. The Pentagon also says China last year renegotiated its agreement to licence-pr...

U.S. Defense Report: China Working on Anti-Satellite Systems
Posted on: Wed Jul 27th, 2005 | space.com

A recently issued report by the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense has cast an eye on China’s growing space capability.

Pentagon budget cuts put fighter jets in cross hairs
Posted on: Wed Jul 27th, 2005 | startribune.com

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon is developing plans to slash the Air Force's two prized fighter-jet programs, according to Defense Department officials and outside experts.

Sensor boom to scan shuttle during inspections today
Posted on: Wed Jul 27th, 2005 | spaceflightnow.com

The Discovery astronauts geared up for a detailed inspection of the shuttle's reinforced carbon carbon nose cap and wing leading edge panels today. The post-Columbia safety survey is designed to spot any entry-critical damage to the areas of the shuttle that experience the most extreme heating durin...