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Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20
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TAIWAN STRAITS
Air Platform
Taiwan Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Surveillance Drone
The US Air Force has ordered four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the armed forces of Taiwan. The procurement comes as the island nation continues to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion. According to […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Taiwan aimed its defence spending to counter a ‘total blockade’ by China
Taiwan’s defense spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a “total blockade” by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons, the military said in a report. China, which views […]
Defense Industry
U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan
The Senate on Wednesday advanced a sprawling bill that would give Taiwan the same benefits as major non-NATO allies, provide $6.5 billion in military aid, expedite arms sales and prioritize the transfer of excess U.S. […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Chinese Ambassador To Australia Hints A ‘Special Operation’ To Reunify Taiwan With China
A forceful takeover of Taiwan by Chinese forces wouldn’t be considered an “invasion” because Taiwan is part of its territory, one of Beijing’s senior diplomats said this week. Xiao Qian, Beijing’s top envoy in Canberra, […]
Air-Launched Weapons
Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan
The Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan. Chinese embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu said Saturday China was “firmly opposed” to the sales, which “severely jeopardize China-US relations and peace and stability across […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Taiwan To Complete IDS Submarine Pressure Hull By June 2022
According to the latest Taiwanese cabinet report, the assembly of pressure hull blocks for the indigenous submarine is expected to be finished by the end of June 2022. On January 27, 2022, Taiwan’s Executive Cabinet […]
Air Platform
U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan
The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan’s next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, US officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force’s ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?
On October 1, China celebrated its National Day by sending fighter jets, bombers, and other warplanes in menacing formations off the southern end of Taiwan. The flights continued day and night for the following four […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Taiwan’s IDS Submarine to be Launched Ahead of Schedule
July 21,2021, Taiwanese media Liberty Times Net (LTN) reported that the first prototype of Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) is expected to be launched in September 2023. It was reported that Taiwanese top national security […]