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Missiles off target in major Taiwan drillChiupeng, Taiwan (AFP) Jan 18, 2011 Taiwan held a major missile drill Tuesday just days after rival China unveiled an aircraft that uses stealth technology, but several misses spoiled the exercise. Before an audience that included President Ma Ying-jeou, five out of 19 missiles failed to hit their targets at the Chiupeng military base in the island's south. A sixth found its target, but did not explode. "It's within our predictions, but of course there's room for improvement," said air force Lieutenant General Pan Kung-hsiao, when ... read more |
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