The Kang Ding-class frigate is replacing its Chaparall missiles with Tien Chien II and Hua Yang VLS, which would provide it with long-range, 360° air defense. Taiwan plans to produce 1,200 to 1,376 Hai Chien […]
According to media reports in Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC) Navy is reportedly considering Japan’s New FFM (also known as Upgraded Mogami-class or 06FFM) design as a possible frigate candidate. On April 15, 2026, […]
In an exclusive interview with Naval News editor Xavier Vavasseur, Levi Catton of Leidos Gibbs & Cox showcased a new Corvette design based off their International Frigate, two variants of which are currently in production […]
At the TADTE 2025 exhibition, the Taiwanese Navy (Republic of China Navy – ROCN) displayed scale models of the two variants—Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)—of its next-generation light frigate, accompanied by explanatory posters. […]
According to information published on April 4, 2025, by the “Liberty Time Net”, a prominent daily newspaper in Taiwan, Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun (also known as “Narwhal”), is nearing the completion […]
Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, presided over the ceremony, which was accompanied by senior officials and local politicians. Among those in attendance were National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu, Defense Minister Wellington Koo, Navy Chief Admiral […]
Key components of Taiwan’s first domestically developed attack submarine have been revealed for the first time in new images. The $1.5 billion diesel-powered warship made waves after its unveiling ceremony on September 28, 2023. However, […]
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Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen launched the self-governing island’s first domestically made submarine Thursday for testing after seven years of design and construction and increasingly aggressive moves by China. The diesel-electric vessel must pass harbor and […]
Yu Shan (LPD-1401) was launched in April 2021, and the company achieved to make the vessel ready for sea trials after a year of work. The 10,000 tons amphibious vessel is set to be delivered […]
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