Etiqueta: Taiwan
The Taiwan Air Force plans to invest USD 1.3 billion in an electronic warfare system for its F-16V Viper fighters
This week, the Taiwan government announced plans to invest over USD 1.3 billion from covert allocations to equip its Air Force's F-16V fighters with new electronic warfare systems known as "Viper Shield." The acquisition plan, which also includes the purchase of munitions and auxiliary...
Taiwan Navy frigates and destroyers are equipped with new Phalanx Block 1B point air defense systems
The Taiwan Navy has strengthened the air defense capabilities of its corvettes, frigates, and destroyers by completing the installation of 13 new Phalanx Block 1B systems, representing an investment of over $314 million. Concurrently, the force is in the process of modernizing its Phalanx...
With the support of Japan, the U.S. Marine Corps will install a new radar near Taiwan
The U.S. Marine Corps, with the help of Japan, has installed a new radar system alongside Japan’s Self-Defense Forces on an island less than 70 miles from Taiwan, the closest Japanese territory to the island. The unit responsible is from the 12th Marine Littoral...
In response to the Chinese threat, Taiwan plans to increase its defense budget again for the year 2025
Following the words of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, the defense budget for 2025 will be boosted to a new record of USD 19.74 billion. This amount represents a 6% year-on-year increase. "We are determined to enhance self-defense and deepen cooperation with democratic partners," Lai...
The new VCBR 8×8 equipped with a 105 mm cannon of the Army of Taiwan is officially presented
Recently, a prototype of the new 8x8 VCBR equipped with a 105 mm cannon of the Taiwan Army made its public debut during a demonstration held by the 209th Arsenal of the Armament Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense (MND). It is expected...
The Chinese Air Force fighters continue to maintain a high operational presence in Taiwan’s ADIZ
After the Joint Sword 2024 exercise by the Chinese People's Liberation Army forces, authorities in Taiwan have reported sustained operations by Chinese Air Force fighters last week. Earlier this week, Taiwan communicated that 23 aircraft and 7 ships were detected operating around the island,...
A ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese Navy is transiting through the Taiwan Strait
Days ago, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine belonging to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China was spotted in the morning hours while transiting west of the Taiwan Strait. According to images circulating through Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), it is believed to be...
The U.S. authorizes the sale of 720 Switchblade 300 loitering munitions to the Taiwanese Army
The U.S. government has authorized the potential sale of 720 Switchblade 300 loitering munitions, designed for both anti-personnel and anti-armor capabilities, to the Taiwanese Army in a deal estimated at around $60.2 million. This information comes from a notification made public yesterday by the...
