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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

China Close to Military Technology Independence

In exclusive interviews, U.S. intelligence analysts tell Aviation Week that Beijing's transition toward military technical independence is close to its goal in an article entitled "Peer Pressure" by David A. Fulghum and Douglas Barrie.

Developments include "advanced fighter aircraft, air-launched weaponry, tanker and strategic transport aircraft, and cruise and ballistic missiles, much of it purposefully designed for a Taiwan-sized expeditionary conflict," says the Aviation Week & Space Technology article.

"Analysts say they anticipate an even keener, more focused effort in military science and technology over the next 10-15 years."

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