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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.

Taiwan’s DPP legislators stress the need for U.S. military purchases to counter China’s influence. The KMT blames strained relations. No plans for visits to allies.

Taiwan’s defense minister plans to boost military response and improve magnetic signature management after Chinese media exposed missile locations. The PLA’s recent exercise heightens tensions.

China criticizes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan as costly and outdated, amid allegations against Raytheon for overpricing. Taiwan’s defense ministry addresses the issue.

Taiwan’s defense minister says the country cannot produce Stinger missiles domestically, dismissing plans for local assembly. The focus shifts to drone production.

Taiwan’s defense minister, Wellington Koo, confirms the NT$37.7 billion radar maintenance aligns with U.S. agreements. He addresses missile budget and fighter jet tech needs.

Discover the details of Taiwan’s ＂Precision Missile Firing Exercise＂ at Jiupeng Military Base, the first under President Lai Ching-te, featuring the launch of advanced missiles including the U.S.’ Patriot PAC-2 and Taiwan’s Sky Bow 3 system, aimed at enhancing air defense and sea control capabilities.

Discover the details of Taiwan’s annual precision ammunition firing exercise at Jiupeng Military Base, testing anti-aircraft missiles and drones to strengthen defenses against potential threats.

The United States Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Raytheon Company to produce and deliver 50 AGM-154 Block III C Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) to Taiwan. The contract, valued at US＄68.4 million, requires completion by March 2028. The AGM-154 Block III C is an air-launched glide cruise missile with a range of 22 kilometers at low altitude and up to 130 kilometers when launched at a higher altitude. It is compatible with Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jets and will enhance Taiwan’s aerial capabilities for land-based attacks. Negotiations for another weapons procurement contract involving AGM-84H/K (SLAM-ER) extended-range standoff land attack missiles are ongoing.

The Ministry of National Defense conducted drills at Zuoying Base in Kaohsiung, showcasing various military hardware such as the Ta Chiang Warship, Kuang Hua VI-class missile boat, M109 Assault Boat, and Hsiung Feng II and Hsiung Feng III mobile launcher vehicles. Lt. Col. Chen Quen-yuan of the Marine Corps’ Amphibious Reconnaissance Group Commander demonstrated the long-distance surveillance capabilities of their drones and highlighted the navy’s commitment to protecting maritime borders. The drills focused on preemptive threat detection and securing territorial waters. The M109 Assault Boat acted as a vanguard, providing critical information for subsequent operations. Commander Chun-Yin Chu of the 2nd Hai Feng Group, Navy, discussed the evolution of shore-based missile units and emphasized the navy’s ability to establish a common combat image and issue unified commands for an organized attack.

Evergreen Marine Corp, a Taiwanese shipping company, has temporarily suspended its shipping services through the Red Sea due to security threats posed by Houthi militants. This decision comes after a series of attacks on commercial ships by the Yemen-based group, which has escalated tensions in the region. Evergreen joins other global shipping giants, including Orient Overseas Container Line, CMA CGM, Maersk Group, Hapag-Lloyd, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, in halting passage through the Red Sea. The attacks by the Houthis, aimed at blocking ships en route to Israel, have led to the interception of drones and missiles by the U.S. Navy, British Navy, and French Navy. In response to the exacerbating security situation, Evergreen has rerouted its ships from Asia to the Mediterranean and the U.S. East Coast to avoid the Red Sea. British Petroleum (BP) has also suspended its oil transit through the Red Sea due to increased risks.

Presidential candidate Lai Ching-te warns against Taiwan becoming the next Hong Kong and emphasizes the need to resist Chinese aggression. He cites Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow as an example of what Taiwan must avoid. Lai criticizes the plans of rival candidates to renegotiate the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement with China, recalling the 2014 Sunflower Student Movement. Vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim highlights Taiwan’s capabilities to construct warships and produce missiles, symbolizing the Taiwanese people’s fearlessness against Chinese pressure.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has condemned North Korea for launching a military reconnaissance satellite, marking the 22nd instance in 2023 of North Korea deploying missiles or satellites. MOFA expressed grave concerns over this provocation, stating that it undermines regional peace and security. The ministry called on North Korea to comply with UN Security Council resolutions and engage in dialogue to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the surrounding area. North Korea’s state media outlet, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), reported the successful placement of the satellite into Earth’s orbit and plans for future launches.

US delays in military sales to Taiwan due to multiple factors, delivery timeline extended to 2025. Purchase of M109A6 Howitzer also halted due to production line congestions.

Taiwan launched Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) missiles from the ground and on Humvee-mounted Avenger weapon systems during the annual Shengong military drills in Pingtung’s Jiupeng base on Tuesday (July 4).

Taiwan conducted the Tian Ma military drills at Pingtung’s Jialutung base on Monday (July 3) for the first time, aiming to carry out more ＂realistic＂ exercises.

正當美國努力交付總價約190億美元的對台軍售之際，台灣已收到一批刺針防空飛彈（Stinger Missiles）及其他軍事裝備，這批抵台軍武源自2019年批准的軍售案。

Taiwan is ramping up its defenses after recently leaked U.S. documents suggested that China is preparing to deploy its WZ-8 supersonic, high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle, experts say.

Green Island residents were alarmed by the sudden appearance of many USS Pensacola dock landing ships in the waters near their homes, barely a week after China’s ＂encircling＂ military drills around Taiwan.

台灣早在2020年就曾表態，計畫向美國採購波音（Boeing）生產的魚叉飛彈（Harpoon anti-ship missiles），做為國軍戰力升級的一環，但這個計畫卻始終未見下文。《彭博》（Bloomberg）報導，引述多名知情人士消息，聲稱五角大廈（The Pentagon）日前宣佈、11億7000萬美元（約新台幣356億8000萬元）的400枚魚叉飛彈，那份沒有提及買家的採購合約聲明，就是準備給予台灣的訂單，預計2029年將出廠交貨。但對於這個說法，無論是美國國防部或是波音，至今都拒絕證實或給予正面回應。

美中緊張局勢近幾週以來不斷升溫，中國商務部昨（16）日首度宣布將參與台灣軍售的洛克希德·馬丁公司（Lockheed Martin Corporation）、雷神導彈與防務公司（Raytheon Missiles & Defense）列入「不可靠實體清單」。美國白宮也對此回應，稱中方的制裁為「象徵性」行動，而且「沒必要」。

美中關係近期因「間諜氣球」事件再度陷入緊張，中國大陸商務部今（16）日再度發布聲明，表示「為維護國家主權、安全和發展利益」，決定從今天開始對參與台灣軍售的洛克希德·馬丁公司（Lockheed Martin Corporation）、雷神導彈與防務公司（Raytheon Missiles & Defense）列入不可靠實體清單，除了禁止相關企業從事與中國有關的進出口活動、禁止高層管理人員入境中國，還罰以對台軍售合約金額的2倍罰款。

《日經亞洲週刊》（Nikkei Asia Review）報導，日本除了為加強自我防禦能力，並擴大反擊敵方基地的能力，防衛省計畫從2023年度開始，增加編列2113億日圓（約新台幣483億2200萬元）預算，向美國採購最新型號的戰斧巡弋飛彈（Tomahawk cruise missiles），雖然官方並未透露實際採購數量，但從公開報價估算，此次採購量大約落在500枚左右。倘若日本真的取得戰斧巡弋飛彈，根據公開測試數據，該種飛彈最大射程距離至少有1000公里，那就意謂著中國大陸沿海與俄羅斯遠東地區，都在戰斧飛彈的「管理範圍」之內。

The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) conducted missile tests on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 6-7) in southern Taiwan. 

Washington has proposed selling 100 most advanced Patriot air-defense missiles with radar and support equipment, according to a US Department of State notice obtained by Bloomberg News.