Taiwan Coast Guard sprayed water cannon on a Chinese fishing vessel

Taiwan Blasts Chinese Fishing Vessel with Water Cannon in Rare Reversal of Maritime Tactics

In a striking reversal of the typical narrative in the contested South China Sea, Taiwan’s Coast Guard sprayed water cannons at a Chinese fishing vessel that had illegally entered its waters near the Dongsha (Pratas) Islands. The incident, which took...
U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks

U.S. Ramps Up Weapons Shipments to Taiwan as Fears of a Potential Chinese Threat

In the strategic balance of the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan has begun receiving advanced U.S. weaponry at a pace far exceeding original timelines, following a multi-year defense procurement agreement valued at NT$32.52 billion (approximately US$1.08 billion). The accelerated deliveries mark a critical...
China's New Jiutian High-Altitude Drone

China’ Unveils Jiutian Super-Altitude Drone: Can US Military’s Air Defense Systems Effectively Intercept China’s New Jiutian High-Altitude Drone Over Contested Taiwan Strait?

In a striking display of aerospace advancement, China unveiled its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Jiutian (SS-UAV), at the 15th Zhuhai Airshow in November 2024. The announcement marked a major leap in China’s drone capabilities, introducing a super-high-altitude, long-endurance...
guided missile destroyer USS William P Lawrence.

Chinese Military Claims It Closely Monitored U.S. Naval Vessel Transiting Taiwan Strait

China’s military announced on Thursday that it deployed both naval and air assets to monitor and warn off a United States guided missile destroyer, the USS William P. Lawrence, as it transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. The latest encounter...
U.S. Defense Drone Maker Shield AI

China’s Ban on Shield AI Escalates U.S.-China Tech Tensions Amid Taiwan Flashpoint

In a move that deepens the technological cold war between the United States and China, Beijing announced this week that it has blacklisted Shield AI, a San Diego-based defense technology company, adding it to its Unreliable Entity List alongside five...
F-16 Block 70

Taiwan’s New F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Debuts at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville Plant in Key Modernization Effort

Taiwan’s air defense capabilities took a major step forward as Lockheed Martin officially unveiled the first of 66 newly built F-16 Block 70 fighter jets during a rollout ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility. The aircraft, an F-16D bearing...
China Stages Major Military Exercises Near Taiwan

China Stages Major Military Exercises Near Taiwan, Largest Naval Presence in Nearly a Year

China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, involving its most significant concentration of naval forces in nearly a year. The drills, which included naval, air, rocket, and ground forces, marked another escalation in Beijing’s ongoing military activities near...
Chinese national flag waves on a Chinese People's Liberation Army warship as it conducts joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan

China Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercises Near Taiwan, Heightening Regional Tensions

The Chinese military has launched one of its most expansive operations in the region this year, with large-scale exercises involving air, naval, ground, and missile forces. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed that 21 additional warships, led by the...
F-16 Fighter Jet

Taiwan Strengthens Defense with First F-16 Fighter Jet from Lockheed Martin

Taiwan’s defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin has handed over the first of 66 newly built F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets to the Taiwanese government. The ceremony at the company’s Greenville, South Carolina facility marked the beginning of the long-anticipated delivery process...
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...
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