Taiwan Starts Sea Tests of First Domestically Built Submarine
Taiwan has started sea trials of its first domestically built submarine, as it upgrades its military capabilities to defend against a potential Chinese attack.
Taiwan Seeks Supplier for Six More Mine-Laying Vessels
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is seeking a contractor to build six more Min Jiang-class mine-laying vessels starting this year until 2027.
Beijing Accuses Australia of ‘Hyping’ China Naval Live Fire Drills
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast.
Taiwan Detects 62 Chinese Aircraft as US Ships Transit Waters
Taiwan said it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Taiwanese Navy’s First Revamped Kang Ding Frigate to Arrive This Year
The Republic of China Navy’s first modified Kang Ding-class frigate will arrive later this year after receiving upgrades as part of Taiwan’s 2021 modernization strategy.
US Signs Two-Year Deal to Train Taiwan Navy
Taiwan has announced that the US has agreed to facilitate a two-year training program for the Taiwanese Navy as part of a newly-signed agreement.
Taiwan Says Navy Ready to Protect Undersea Cables
Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.
Taiwan Navy Procures Domestically-Built Exploding Drones
The Taiwanese Navy has ordered domestically-produced exploding drones to enhance its aerial strike capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signaling Drills Over
Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signaling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.
Taiwan Holds Air, Sea Drills as Chinese Balloons Reported
Taiwan's military deployed aircraft, ships, and air defense missile systems in a drill on Thursday, as its defense ministry reported the detection of two Chinese balloons near the island.
Jong Shyn Lays Keel of Taiwanese Navy’s Light Air Defense Frigate Prototype
Jong Shyn Shipbuilding has held a keel-laying ceremony for the construction of the Taiwanese Navy’s light air defense frigate prototype.
Taiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US
Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US as part of a $2.22 billion deal in 2020.
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
Taiwan announced that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China.
Taiwan Revives Indigenous Frigate Program Featuring US-Made Radar
The Taiwanese Navy has resumed the construction of a new class of indigenous guided missile frigate featuring a US-made radar system.
Taiwan’s $1.5B Indigenous Sub Prototype Set for Final Tests
Taiwan’s maiden indigenous submarine prototype will begin the final round of harbor acceptance tests on Tuesday.
Taiwan Submarine Bidder Leaked Info to China: Program Lead
The program lead of Taiwan’s first indigenously-built submarine has accused a losing bidder of forwarding sensitive information to China.
Taiwan to Unveil First Domestically Built Submarine
Taiwan will unveil its first domestically built submarine on Thursday, as the island seeks to bolster its defenses against China.
Taiwan to Stage Missile Drills to Test Less-Fortified Eastern Defense
Taiwan will stage a series of missile drills in waters off its eastern coastline to assess its combat readiness against China.
Taiwan Navy Commissions Indigenous ‘Yushan’ Landing Platform Dock
The Taiwanese Navy has officially launched its new domestically-made landing platform dock, the “Yushan.”
Taiwan Orders Next-Gen Indigenous Frigate Construction for $295 Million
Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy has reportedly contracted Jong Shyn Shipbuilding to build two light frigates for 9.05 billion New Taiwan dollars ($295 million).
Taiwan Practises Repelling Chinese Sea Invasion in War Games
Taiwan simulated intercepting Chinese attacks from the sea in annual war games, with President Tsai Ing-wen hailing the military's "determination" as she watched from on board a destroyer.
Taiwan’s First Indigenous Submarine Launch Scheduled in September 2023
Taiwan's first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) is set to launch in September. The vessel's deployment is scheduled for 2025.
Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Attacks on Taipei Harbor, Tamsui River
The Taiwanese military will conduct a simulation of potential Chinese aerial attacks on some of Taipei’s critical infrastructure.
Taiwan to Receive Indigenous Landing Platform Dock in September: Report
The Taiwanese Navy will take delivery of a locally-developed landing platform dock this year to support its naval missions,
