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Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Taiwanese E-2K Hawkeyes

Aerospace Industrial Development Center has signed a memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman to upgrade Taiwan’s E-2K Hawkeyes.

Taiwan to Build Missile-Proof Hangars: Air Force Official

Taiwan is developing hangars that can withstand China’s powerful ballistic missiles, Taipei Times reported.

China, Russia to Co-Develop Heavy-Lift Helicopter 

China and Russia have signed a contract to jointly develop a heavy-lift helicopter in 13 years, the head of Russian Helicopters revealed.

China Conducts First Underwater Demolition Exercise

China has conducted its first-ever underwater demolition exercise which aimed to gather a large amount of data that could be used in striking enemy ports.

China Develops Anti-Satellite Weapon

A group of Chinese scientists has developed a device capable of putting explosives into a satellite’s exhaust nozzle.

China J-16D Fighter Deployed Near Taiwan: Satellite Image

China has deployed its new J-16D electronic warfare aircraft to an eastern airbase near Taiwan, according to satellite imagery.

Taiwan Signs $1.75 Billion in Defense Contracts With US 

Taiwan has signed contracts worth $1.75 billion for the purchase of two American weapon systems.

PLA Army Conducts Live-Fire Test of Long-Range Rockets

The Chinese army recently conducted a live-fire test of long-range rocket artillery and anti-tank missiles against various maritime targets in Bohai Bay, state media reported.

Chinese Surveillance Equipment Maker Has Ties to Country’s Military: Report

A surveillance-industry research company found that the world’s largest surveillance equipment maker has long-term links to the Chinese military.

China Makes 16th Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ in May

A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday, China’s 16th incursion this month.

Taiwan Deploys 42 Upgraded F-16s at Southwestern Airbase

The first tranche of 42 upgraded F-16 multirole fighter aircraft of the Republic of China Air Force has entered service.

China Makes Tenth Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ in May

A People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday morning, China’s tenth incursion this month.

China Makes Third Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ This Week

A People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Thursday afternoon, China’s third incursion this month.

Taiwan Military Expert Warns Chinese Capable of Long-Range Raids

A Taiwanese military expert has warned about the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s development of a new refueling tanker aircraft.

Chinese Spy Plane Enters Taiwan to ‘Test Radar, Gather Intel’

A Chinese military spy plane entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, an increasingly common intrusion in recent months.

India Planning Swarm Drone System to Counter China: Source

India is reportedly planning to develop an air-launched swarm drone system to overwhelm Chinese air defenses, giving their fighter jets an edge in any potential conflict.

Hollywood Action Clips Spotted in China Airforce Propaganda Video

A high-octane PR video for China's airforce crashlanded on social media after users questioned why the world's second-largest military power spliced clips from Hollywood blockbusters into its own propaganda material.

Taiwan needs more than what the US is selling

Taiwan's F-16 fighter jets and other defense acquisitions aren't enough to combat the next-generation technology China has at its disposal, Drake Long argues