Endeavor Manta USV during the launch event held in the port of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan

Taiwan Unveils New Drone Boat, the Endeavor Manta, to Counter Potential Chinese Invasion

Taiwan has unveiled a new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) named the Endeavor Manta, marking a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities. The vessel, developed by Taiwan’s China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC Corp.), is reportedly the first of its kind for...
Chinese jack-up barges on beach at Nansan Island, off Zhanjiang. Note different sets of legs, reduced draft on first barge, extendable platforms on structures left and centre.

China’s Amphibious Bridging Systems: A Technological Marvel or a Military Threat to Taiwan?

Satellite and ground imagery recently shared on social media have revealed a new system of Chinese amphibious bridging barges, likely designed to support large-scale amphibious operations targeting Taiwan. Naval News provides an analysis of these developments, detailing their design and...
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Taiwan Implements Military Pay Raises Amid Escalating Tensions with China

In response to increasing military pressure from China and internal challenges in military personnel retention, Taiwan has announced significant pay raises for its volunteer service members. This move aims to address manpower shortages and bolster the island's defense capabilities. The...
Chinese national flag waves on a Chinese People's Liberation Army warship as it conducts joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan

China’s Military Vows to Tighten “Noose” Around Taiwan

Beijing Warns Taipei: “Step Back from the Precipice” China's military issued a stark warning on Sunday, declaring that it would further tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatist activities on the island escalate. The message, delivered during the country’s annual...
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Netflix’s Zero Day Sparks Taiwan War Debate Amidst Rising Tensions with China

A wave of anxiety has swept across Taiwan following the release of the trailer for Zero Day, a Netflix political thriller that depicts a chillingly plausible scenario: China first blockades, then invades one of Taiwan’s frontline islands, setting off a...
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U.S. Alters Taiwan Stance, Sending Strong Signals to China

Trump Administration’s Subtle Yet Symbolic Shift in Taiwan Policy Raises Geopolitical Stakes In a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. State Department has removed the phrase “We do not support Taiwan independence”...
Russia Unleashes Devastating Barrage on Ukraine, Deepening Winter Fears

Ukraine Peace Talks and Asia’s Strategic Dilemma: Global Fallout of a Negotiated Settlement

As diplomatic efforts intensify between the United States and Russia, the prospect of a negotiated peace in Ukraine carries seismic geopolitical and economic implications that extend far beyond Europe. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in Asia, where regional powers—from...
Cameroon-flagged Shunxing 39 cargo ship sailing at sea

Taiwan Tightens Monitoring of Suspicious Chinese-Owned Ships to Safeguard Subsea Telecom Cables

Taiwan’s coast guard has identified 52 "suspicious" Chinese-owned ships flying flags of convenience that require close monitoring near the island as part of its efforts to protect critical subsea telecommunications cables. This intensified scrutiny follows an incident earlier this month...
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HTC Sells Part of XR Unit to Google for $250 Million, Paving the Way for Future Collaborations

In a move set to reshape the extended reality (XR) landscape, Taiwanese tech giant HTC announced on Thursday that it will sell part of its XR division to Google for $250 million. The agreement, which includes the transfer of some...
Two F-CK-1 indigenous defence fighters (IDF) taxi on the runway during an emergency take-off exercise at an Air Base in Taichung City, Central Taiwan

Tragic Accident at Taiwan’s Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base: Officer Killed in Fighter Jet Engine Mishap

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Taiwan's military community, an Air Force officer was killed after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet at Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base. The incident occurred on Tuesday...
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