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Taiwan’s veterans want better public perception of military
In Taiwan, recruitment issues have been plaguing the military for some time now, and the recent incursions of Chinese aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) have only underscored the urgent need for more personnel, especially pilots.
2023/03/08 17:54
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Military’s new shooting training to simulate actual combat
Taiwan’s military showcased its new actual combat shooting training on Tuesday (Feb. 21) at the Taoyuan Army base, with foreign media also in attendance.
2023/02/22 19:54
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Opposition speculates on military drills in N. Taiwan
Taiwan is gearing up for its annual Han Kuang military drills in the north this year, sparking speculation about its relation to the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
2023/02/22 19:48
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Taiwan enters NT$1 billion aircraft care project with U.S.
The aircraft upgrade plan of the Republic of China Air Force is progressing at a rate of three planes per month, with at least 100 aircraft completed by the end of last year.
2023/02/14 19:35
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Special budget to build homegrown submarines to be expanded
According to reports, the Ministry of National Defense is preparing a special budget plan for the production of seven additional domestically-built submarines, with a budget exceeding NT300 billion in the latter half of this year.
2023/02/12 14:06
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Taiwan top weapons maker tests missiles to boost defense
The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) conducted missile tests on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 6-7) in southern Taiwan.
2023/02/08 18:00
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Taiwan secures spot among upper tier of top military powers
Global Fire Power recently released its 2023 Military Strength Ranking.
2023/01/19 19:35
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Taiwan military to boost defensive strategies in case of war
Taiwan’s defense forces recently made a strategic shift from focusing solely on air and sea protection to bolstering its land-based military.
2023/01/19 18:38
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Experts aim to make defense knowledge more accessible
A retired naval officer has established national defense education parks in Taiwan, hiring retired non-commissioned officers from the U.S. Marine Corps to instruct classes so that the public can have a correct understanding of national defense issues.
2023/01/17 19:25
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Military wants to include service in Taiwan men’s curriculum
Taiwan announced the reinstatement of a one-year military service for male conscripts at the end of 2022. Now, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) is pushing forward for another change.
2023/01/13 18:44
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Taiwan carries out military drills ahead of Chinese New Year
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands abruptly in Kaohsiung’s Tian-shan military base as Taiwan conducts a drill of enemy forces raiding army camps on Wednesday (Jan. 11), ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
2023/01/12 19:00
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Taiwan set to build 3,000 military commercial drones
Taiwan set to collaborate with private businesses to build 3,000 "military commercial" drones.
2023/01/11 11:52
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Poll: President Tsai’s disapproval rate jumps to 50%
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The latest poll shows President Tsai Ing-wen’s disapproval rate has jumped to 50%, one week after she announced the military extension requirement on Dec. 27.
2023/01/06 19:26
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Taiwan President denounces PLA’s large-scale military drills
President Tsai Ing-wen denounces PLA’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Friday (Jan. 6).
2023/01/06 17:22
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President Tsai stresses value of enhancing military training
President Tsai Ing-wen traveled to Penghu County to oversee the national army demonstrate combat shooting on Friday (Dec. 30), just 3 days after announcing the extension of Taiwan’s military service.
2022/12/30 20:33
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MND announces plans to recall female military reservists
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng announced on Wednesday (Dec. 28) plans to recall female military reservists next year.
2022/12/29 19:30
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Shen: Impact of military extension on public opinion limited
Taiwan will extend mandatory military service from four months to one year starting 2024. TVBS spoke exclusively to Shen Fu-hsiung, a former legislator on whether Tsai Ing-wen’s announcement will sway voters’ decision in the 2024 Presidential Election.
2022/12/29 19:15
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Julian Kuo: Taiwan must show commitment to self-defense
Taiwan will extend mandatory military service from four months to one year starting 2024. TVBS spoke exclusively to Julian Kuo, a former legislator where he shared his take on the announcement made by Tsai Ing-wen.
2022/12/29 19:00
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Taiwan reinstates 1-year conscription amid soaring tensions
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen announced during a press conference on Tuesday (Dec. 27) that after 2 years of deliberation, Taiwan will reinstate the one-year military service starting in 2024.
2022/12/28 17:21
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Taiwan extends basic boot camp training to eight weeks
Taiwan is upping the ante on its military training, as President Tsai Ing-wen announced on Tuesday (Dec. 27) extending compulsory service to one full year.
2022/12/28 16:32
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Taiwan Air Force unveils secret military operations center
Taiwan Air Force has unveiled a secretive military operations center at Toad Mountain for the first time in their 2022 recap video.
2022/12/23 21:55
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Taiwan young adults support extending military service
The government has been mulling an eventual extension of the mandatory military service from four months to a year in recent months.
2022/12/21 18:52
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Taiwan’s DPP gains support in extending military service
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has garnered some support in its plans to extend the current, 4-month military service.
2022/12/20 18:17
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Enoch Wu responds to inquiries on extending military service
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) candidate for the Taipei legislative by-election, Enoch Wu (吳怡農), responded to people’s concerns about his proposed policy on extending the military service on Wednesday (Dec. 14).
2022/12/16 11:24
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Taiwan military to increase training intensity
Taiwan military plans to increase its training’s intensity next year to simulate actual combat, the Ministry of National Defense said.
2022/12/13 17:09