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PLA aircraft, vessels, balloon operate near Taiwan: MND
The Ministry of National Defense detected eight People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and five PLA vessels operating around the Taiwan Strait from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26. Three aircraft, including a Y-8 anti-submarine warfare aircraft, a Y-8 tactical reconnaissance aircraft, and a KJ-500 airborne early warning & control aircraft, entered Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone. Additionally, a PLA balloon was detected crossing the strait median line and reaching northwest of Keelung before vanishing. The ministry utilized CAP Aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to monitor and respond to these activities.2023/12/26 20:38 -
Analysts review footage of Taiwan’s domestically built sub
Taiwan unveils its "Narwhal" submarine, but concerns arise over sail unevenness. The U.S. weighs a commercial deal for combat systems. Experts discuss implications for anti-submarine warfare in the Taiwan Strait. Cross-strait relations and defense strategies evolve.2023/10/03 18:02