Taiwan Unveils Weapons List in Proposed $40B Special Defense Budget
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled the weapons intended for procurement under its proposed $40 billion special defense budget.
Taiwan Activates First M1A2T Abrams Tank Battalion
Taiwan has activated its first M1A2T Abrams main battle tank battalion as part of the Republic of China Armed Forces’ modernization efforts.
Taiwan Unveils Three-Tier Drone Strategy to Boost Defense Readiness
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has organized its latest military drone strategy to focus on three roles: joint operations, tactical, and combat, CNA reported.
Taiwan Unveils Seven-Tube Rocket Vehicle Targeting Drones, Hostile Boats
Rocket Turret Vehicle is a truck-mounted coastal mobile launcher, with seven-tube 70mm rockets, EO/IR with radar cueing, and a laser rangefinder.
Taiwan Debuts 8kW Laser Weapon With ‘$1-Per-Shot’ Drone-Killing Power
Taiwan’s new directed energy weapons include an 8 kW truck-mounted laser, pairing radar, and infrared sensors with precision to defeat drones.
China Says Newest Aircraft Carrier Sailed Through Taiwan Strait
China said on Friday that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea.
Taiwan Developing ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile to Boost Naval Defense Capabilities
Taiwan is advancing development of a long-range cruise missile, dubbed “carrier killer,” to reinforce its naval defenses.
Taiwan Pursues Homegrown Chinese Spies as Beijing’s Influence Grows
Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers, and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathizers.
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 to Form First Army Drone Units as Invasion Threat Intensifies
Taiwan’s military is set to establish its first-ever army drone units later this year, part of a broader push to modernize its forces amid escalating threats from China.
New Rules Target Taiwan Conscripts With China Ties
Taiwan has expanded its conscription rules for individuals with close ties to China, a move officials say is aimed at safeguarding national security amid continued cross-strait tensions.
China Conducted Drills Near Taiwan on Lai’s One Year in Office: State TV
China conducted amphibious drills in some of its closest waters to Taiwan as the self-ruled island's president marked one year in office, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses
Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.
Taiwan Says ‘Urgent Need’ for Surveillance Tech After Chinese Boat Arrived Undetected
Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday there was an "urgent need" for infrared thermal imaging and other technology to detect small boats off the island after it detained two Chinese nationals.
Taiwan Unveils ‘Endeavor Manta’ – A Ukraine-Inspired Drone Boat for Asymmetric Warfare
The Taiwanese military has unveiled its first domestically built unmanned surface vessel, drawing significant inspiration from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Military Engineers Shine in Taiwan’s ‘Immediate Response’ Drills
Taiwan’s military engineers took center stage on the third day of the “Immediate Combat Response” drills, showcasing their ability to fortify defenses.
Taiwan Premier Says Trump’s Call to Hike Defense Budget to 10% of GDP ‘Impossible’
Taiwan's premier said raising defense spending to 10 percent of the island's gross domestic product is "impossible," despite US calls for such a hike.
Taiwan Military to Procure Four Types of Attack Drones: Official
The Taiwanese military is set to acquire four distinct types of kamikaze drone to enhance its lethality in the face of growing regional threats, according to a senior official.
Taiwan Says China Secretly Built Live-Fire Exercise Zone Near Island
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has claimed that China secretly established a live-fire exercise zone in international waters near Taiwan.
Taiwan Tests Air-Launched Anti-Ship Missile
The Taiwanese Air Force has tested an air-launched variant of the Hsiung Feng-III cruise missile, according to local media reports.
The Taiwanese Air Force tested an air-launched variant of the Hsiung Feng-III (HF-3) cruise missile recently, according to local media reports.
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.
Taiwan Deploys Troops to Key Airport to Thwart ‘Decapitation Strikes’
The Taiwanese military has stationed troops at a key airport in the capital to bolster defenses against potential “decapitation strikes.”
Taiwanese Army Begins Training on US-Supplied Abrams Tanks
The Taiwanese Army has officially begun training on the first batch of M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks, which arrived from the US in December 2024.
China Building Wartime Command Center as War Preparations Intensify: Report
China is reportedly constructing a massive wartime military command center in Beijing, a move that adds to fears of intensifying war preparations.
