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Defense chief tight-lipped on major U.S. weapons purchase
Taiwan’s defense minister outlines a strategic focus on asymmetric warfare capabilities amid 2025 budget talks. U.S. arms purchases exceed NT$70.5 billion.2024/11/13 17:33 -
Taiwan urges U.S. leaders to grasp its defense capabilities
Taiwan’s defense minister stresses the need for U.S. leaders to understand Taiwan’s defense capabilities amid the U.S. election. Taiwan focuses on regional peace.2024/11/05 15:26 -
Torpedo delays push Hai Kun project to 2029: MND
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan is set to review the defense budget, with a focus on the indigenous submarine program. Delays in the Hai Kun submarine project, caused by torpedo delivery issues, have pushed completion to 2029.2024/09/19 16:11 -
Taiwan seeks to emulate Ukraine with national drone strategy
Discover how Taiwan is enhancing its defense capabilities by building a drone fleet, learning from Ukraine’s tactics, and navigating supply chain challenges amid tensions.2024/06/24 13:04 -
Lai forms new committees on climate, health, and defense
Discover how Taiwan is tackling climate change, healthcare, and defense challenges with three new committees announced by President Lai Ching-te, aiming for global cooperation and innovation.2024/06/19 17:27 -
Taiwan’s defense minister stresses military strength
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s defense strategy, including Minister Wellington Koo’s emphasis on military strength and the critical Taiwan-U.S. military cooperation, as discussed in the Legislative Yuan.2024/06/06 14:18 -
Taiwan ramps up surveillance amid regional tensions: MND
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is ramping up surveillance and security measures amid rising tensions with China, including monitoring maritime activities and enhancing cognitive warfare training.2024/05/23 14:28 -
Former President Ma questions US support amid divisions
Former President Ma Ying-jeou questions U.S. support for Taiwan amid cross-strait tensions, highlighting internal U.S. divisions over Israel-Palestine conflict. Advocates for Taiwan’s defense preparedness, peace talks, and cross-strait dialogue to avoid war and rejects Taiwan’s involvement in global power politics, emphasizing shared Chinese heritage for peaceful resolution.2024/04/24 14:54 -
Taiwan boosts military capabilities with new drone strategy
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng outlines the military’s drone strategy to the Legislative Yuan, focusing on combat differentiation and future training plans. The Defense Ministry’s report details the deployment of drones across various operational levels for reconnaissance, surveillance, and battlefield tasks. President-elect Lai Ching-te’s visit to a local UAV R&D center underscores Taiwan’s commitment to drone development.2024/03/27 15:28 -
US builds floating pier in Gaza, eyes Taiwan Strait strategy
The U.S. military’s floating pier in Gaza could have implications for Taiwan Strait conflict scenarios, as analyzed by The Daily Telegraph. Taiwan’s military responds to Chinese Communist Party aircraft with Joint Civil Military Air-Raid Exercise and plans to expand political warfare units in the navy. The Tien-Kung III missile, developed domestically, strengthens defense capabilities against aerial threats. New missile sites and integrated defense operations demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment to enhancing combat effectiveness.2024/03/27 10:08 -
Ko Wen-je vows to continue Tsai’s ’Taiwan Strait policy’
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je expresses his commitment to maintaining President Tsai Ing-wen’s foreign policy trajectory in an exclusive interview. Ko advocates for friendly communication across the Taiwan Strait and emphasizes Taiwan’s opportunity to normalize its country status on the world stage. While Ko criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party’s mindset towards China, he believes Taiwan should not consider China an enemy. He emphasizes the need for Taiwan to maintain its self-defense capabilities and proposes a pragmatic approach to military strategy and international challenges. Ko compares his neutrality to his experience in emergency medicine and prioritizes care over political affiliations. He asserts the necessity for balance among the outcomes acceptable to the U.S. and China in navigating Taiwan’s international relations.2023/12/07 16:15