Etiqueta: Taiwan
The Chinese Navy’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Taiwan Strait
Over the past few hours, the Liaoning (CV-16) aircraft carrier strike group of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) was spotted near the Taiwan Strait, as reported by the island's Ministry of Defense on social media. It is worth noting that last week the...
The Chinese Armed Forces surround Taiwan for the second time this year as part of the Joint Sword-2024B Exercise
Today, the Armed Forces of the People's Republic of China carried out a new massive military exercise around the island of Taiwan, surprising both the Indo-Pacific region and the world. What is notable about this deployment is that it is the second edition of...
The U.S. might allow Taiwan to locally produce FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles for its armed forces
Shortly after delivering the first batch of RGM-84L-4 Harpoon missiles to Taiwan's armed forces, the U.S. government announced that it is considering authorizing the country to advance in the local production of FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, aiming to further strengthen the island's defense capabilities...
For the first time since its founding, a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait
In a new episode that heightens tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific region, for the first time since its establishment in 1954, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force deployed one of its destroyers in the Taiwan Strait. This decision is part of the Japanese government's...
The U.S. completed the delivery of the first Harpoon RGM-84L-4 coastal defense missiles to the Armed Forces of Taiwan
Over the weekend, the United States finalized the delivery of the first Harpoon RGM-84L-4 missiles acquired by the Armed Forces of Taiwan, enhancing their coastal defense capabilities in response to tensions with China. Specifically, this delivery includes a total of 32 launchers and 128...
Despite the delays, Taiwan approves, with modifications, the local construction program for seven new attack submarines
Recently, the Chief of the General Staff of the Taiwan Navy, Chiu Chun-jung, confirmed the latest advancements in the attack submarine construction program. Set as one of the goals of the Taiwanese government, this program has experienced delays in its execution, leading to revisions...
Taiwan and Japan warn about the first deployment of 2024 of China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific
In recent hours, it has been reported that the Liaoning aircraft carrier (CV-16) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) was observed in the Western Pacific, northeast of Taiwan and southwest of Yonaguni Island, Japan. This sighting is notable not only for being the...
The Taiwanese Air Force prepares to receive the first of its new F-16 Block 70 fighters acquired from the U.S
Based on information from official sources, the Taiwanese Air Force is preparing to receive the first of its new F-16 Block 70 fighters acquired from the U.S. and built by American company Lockheed Martin to the F-16V upgrade program standards. The delivery schedule had...
