- May 13th, 2025
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...
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...
The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales, Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier, has embarked on one of the most politically charged and strategically ambitious naval missions in recent history. Departing Portsmouth under Operation Highmast, the 65,000-tonne warship and its multinational carrier...
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...
France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
The Chinese government has issued a stark warning following the United States' recent approval of a $2 billion arms package to Taiwan. Beijing, expressing its firm opposition, has pledged to implement “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and territorial claims over...
Taiwan's Defense Ministry monitors Chinese exercises as Premier calls for de-escalation in the Taiwan Strait Taiwan's Defense Ministry issued a statement regarding Chinese live-fire military drills near its territory, describing them as part of routine exercises but also hinting at...
Discussions on preventing a war over Taiwan often focus on strengthening deterrence and convincing Beijing that it cannot conquer Taiwan at an acceptable cost. The concern is that China's growing military and economic power may make an attack on Taiwan...
The Taiwan Strait has become a geopolitical hotspot, with competing interests and historical tensions causing concerns about regional stability. Taiwan's security and ability to deter potential aggressors are at the core of this complex issue. Despite efforts to strengthen defenses,...