Etiqueta: Taiwan
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...
In the face of tensions with China, Taiwan’s Navy seeks to relaunch construction of new generation frigates
Given the need to renew a significant portion of the surface fleet of the Taiwanese Navy and facing a potential regional conflict with China, Taipei is reportedly looking to reactivate its plan to construct next-generation missile frigates. Behind the idea of reviving the project,...
After delays with U.S. suppliers, Taiwan will begin sea trials of its new locally-made submarine
Through local media, it has recently been reported that the first locally-made submarine of the Taiwanese Navy, Hai Kun (SS-711), is close to beginning sea trials after a delay in the shipment of optronic masts from the United States. The delay was announced earlier...
In the context of China’s military exercises, the Taiwanese Air Force prepares and deploys its F-16 Block 70 fighters
As China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) naval exercises continue, the Taiwanese Armed Forces are mobilizing the majority of their land, air, and naval assets as deterrent and response measures in the worst-case scenario. In addition to deploying coastal defense missile systems and Patriot...
In the midst of tensions with Taiwan, the Chinese Navy is preparing the Fujian aircraft carrier for a new trial navigation
While just a few days ago the Fujian aircraft carrier returned to port after completing its first navigation, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China is reportedly preparing the new ship for another departure to continue the unit's system testing campaign. The news,...
