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Taiwan to keep U.S. arms deal details pending U.S. notice
President Lai Ching-te proposes a NT$1.25 trillion defense budget for U.S. military procurements, including Patriot III missiles. Debate arises over system compatibility and pay raises for military personnel.
2025/12/01 18:10
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Taiwan to introduce unmanned vehicles for defense: Lai
President Lai Ching-te presides over a military promotion ceremony, highlighting Taiwan’s defense modernization. He announces new equipment and tactics to counter threats.
2025/11/25 16:20
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Taiwan redeploys Sea Dragon Frogmen from Kinmen to Penghu
Taiwan’s military has redeployed its elite Sea Dragon Frogmen from Kinmen to Penghu to enhance defense capabilities. Joint exercises with U.S. forces continue.
2025/10/07 16:51
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AIDC partners with Thunder Tiger on unmanned aircraft system
AIDC and Thunder Tiger partner to develop the T-400 unmanned helicopter drone, enhancing Taiwan’s drone supply chain. The T-400 will serve defense, cargo, and other purposes.
2025/09/17 12:00
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German drone startup partners with Taiwan’s Sysgration
German drone startup Quantum Systems and Taiwanese company Sysgration form a strategic alliance to enhance eVTOL and aerial ISR solutions in Taiwan, boosting local production and technical support.
2025/09/11 11:49
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Taiwan retires F-5 fighter jets after decades of service
The Air Force Command Headquarters in Taipei held a retirement ceremony for F-5 series aircraft at Hualien Base. The event featured a flyover and honored the jets’ service.
2025/07/04 14:55
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Taiwan special forces soldier nearly drowns during training
A 24-year-old Army corporal nearly drowned during training with the Sea Dragon Frogmen in Taiwan. Quick action by instructors saved him. He is stable and under examination. The military is reviewing safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
2025/06/05 18:10
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Balloons likely for research, not military use, experts say
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reports 11 Chinese balloons detected over western Taiwan. Experts say they serve research purposes, but concerns about cognitive warfare arise.
2025/03/07 17:00
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Military experts back Taiwan’s strategic troop relocation
Taiwan’s military will move an amphibious battalion HQ from Kinmen to Penghu for joint U.S. training. This shift enhances defense capabilities and strategic flexibility.
2025/02/24 15:22
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Taiwan military holds live drill ahead of Lunar New Year
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense conducted a live combat drill in Hsinchu County to demonstrate military readiness for the Lunar New Year. The exercise included UAV reconnaissance and Apache helicopters, highlighting improved combat readiness.
2025/01/07 16:19
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Taiwan heightens alert after PLA missile launches
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported missile launches by China’s military across several regions. Taiwan’s military is on high alert, emphasizing readiness and regional stability.
2024/09/30 10:00
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Taiwan to start precision missile drills in Pingtung
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.
2024/08/19 17:15
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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
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Taiwan’s Navy showcases might with Lunar New Year drills
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.
2024/01/31 16:41
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Defense Ministry clarifies Chinese balloon incursions
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has clarified that the presence of Chinese aerial balloons in Taiwanese airspace this year is not related to any election activities. The MND spokesperson, Major General Sun Li-fang, explained that the frequency of these balloons is due to the prevailing northeast monsoon winds from October through February. The MND views the increasing number of balloons as potential reconnaissance tools and will respond accordingly to their encroachment within 24 nautical miles of Taiwanese airspace. The MND maintains administrative neutrality regarding elections and is coordinating with national security teams to counter Chinese misinformation efforts. Any potentially misleading Chinese activities will be publicized by the MND to safeguard citizen morale.
2023/12/26 22:32
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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
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Taiwan military ups alert around 2024 general elections
Taiwan’s Armed Forces (ROCA) are planning to increase alertness before and after the 2024 general elections, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND). The military will closely monitor enemy activities in coordination with joint intelligence and reconnaissance. Troop deployments will be adjusted promptly in response to gray zone tactics, while ensuring readiness exercises and communication structures are implemented. The military remains vigilant towards the People’s Liberation Army’s activities, using surveillance and reconnaissance means to monitor the situation in the seas and airspace surrounding Taiwan. The PLA continues combat readiness patrols and the ROCA is tracking and responding appropriately.
2023/12/20 19:35
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RDRC tracks Chinese rocket flight over Taiwan airspace
Taiwan’s National Armed Forces (RDRC) detected the ballistic motion and trajectory of a Chinese satellite rocket through its Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. The rocket was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Sichuan Province and passed over the southwestern airspace of Taiwan. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) conducted several satellite launch missions in recent days, but they posed no threat to Taiwan as they occurred outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
2023/12/11 20:27
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Taiwan monitors China’s satellite launch, no threat detected
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has stated that a satellite launch conducted in Gansu Province, China on December 9 posed no threat to Taiwan. The launch, which took place at 7:35 a.m., involved a carrier rocket carrying a satellite that traveled beyond Earth’s atmosphere towards the Indian Ocean. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry confirmed that they tracked the rocket launch using their joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system, and took appropriate measures in response to the event.
2023/12/09 14:03
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Taiwan denounces N. Korea’s satellite launch as threat
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.
2023/11/22 18:02
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Unauthorized photography around military bases prohibited
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, stated that the Ministry will not interfere with general aviation enthusiasts taking photographs, but any behavior involving scaling walls to capture military installations will be considered reconnaissance activities. This announcement was made during a review of the draft "Military Base Security Maintenance Regulations" bill at the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign and National Defense Committee. According to the draft bill, unauthorized reconnaissance activities directed at military camp areas, such as measurement, filming, photography, depiction, or description, can result in fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000 if they compromise national security. The committee discussed potential issues related to dash cameras unintentionally filming the area or residents of high-rise buildings next to a base. Deputy Chief of Combat Planning, Chen Wen-Hsing, clarified that the draft bill mainly targets harmful reconnaissance activities, while general photography activities remain unaffected. Minister Chiu emphasized that unauthorized photography in restricted areas is considered reconnaissance. Kuomintang legislator Chen I-hsin raised concerns about possible conflicts between existing "Vital Area Regulations" and the proposed new law, suggesting the incorporation of maintaining military base security into existing regulations as a specific chapter.
2023/11/20 19:09
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Taiwan ramps up defenses against Chinese infiltration
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has reported to the Legislative Yuan on four methods of infiltration by China: "compatriot’s affection," "familial love," "organized crime," and "online communication." The National Army is taking measures to counter these infiltration tactics, including domain safety checks on military computer networks and careful examination of file transfer procedures. China’s state security agency has been actively penetrating Taiwan’s defenses with espionage activities, targeting classified information on underground organizations. The MJIB plans to strengthen reconnaissance-based technologies and the agile use of computing to ensure effective case investigations.
2023/10/30 14:50
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MND reports 23 Chinese aircraft entering Taiwan’s airspace
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reports that 23 Chinese aircraft violated Taiwan’s airspace, with a BZK-005 drone crossing the Taiwan Strait median line and a Harbin Z-9 anti-submarine helicopter conducting drills in the eastern sea. The MND will closely monitor maritime and air dynamics using joint intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance.
2023/10/27 14:48
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Chang Ching exercise displays Taiwanese military strength
The "Chang Ching" live-fire exercise in Yunlin, Taiwan, highlights the nation’s military capabilities. Running for seven days and six nights, the drill features simulated opponents and aims to test the command efficiency of both the Army’s 269th Mechanized Infantry Brigade and the ROC Marine Corps’ 99th Brigade. The exercise also stands out for its smooth execution and the deployment of UAVs for enemy reconnaissance.
2023/10/25 16:07
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Chinese embassy urges U.S. to stop misinformation
The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. has called on the United States to stop spreading misinformation and stated that China’s actions are necessary measures. This comes after the United States Department of Defense released videos and photographs showing People’s Liberation Army aircraft approaching and releasing jamming projectiles near U.S. military aircraft. The spokesperson emphasized that U.S. military aircraft conducted 657 close-reconnaissance missions in the South China Sea in 2022.
2023/10/21 17:50