Rapid Fire: 2010-02-23

* As Argentina and Britain revisit their Falklands dispute, the UK conducts armed patrols, while France reportedly considers selling Argentina improved Super Etendard strike aircraft by 2015.

* Taiwan air force is not ready to withstand an attack from China, US DIA report warns. AP | Reuters

* Pakistan formally inducts 1st JF-17 fighter squadron.

* WIRED Danger Room: Where have all the MANPADS (MAN Portable Air Defense missile Systems) gone?

* United Technologies’ Sikorsky Aircraft selected for DARPA mission-adaptive rotor (MAR) technology development.

* Sikorsky upgrading its S-92 helicopters; British SAR likely to benefit.

* US Army’s proposed new IFV hitting roadblocks?

* British defense firm VT Group rejects revised GBP 1.3 billion takeover offer from Babcock.

* Israel’s Elbit Systems gets $20 million follow-on contract from defense ministry for “Snunit” aircraft trainer.