Air Warfare
Taiwan expands its UAV inventory to meet future threats
14th March 2023
Taiwan is busy developing new types of UAVs to equip its armed forces.
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Land Warfare
Taiwan reveals new indigenous scout vehicle at TADTE 2023 defence show
Taiwan's military establishment has developed a new 4x4 reconnaissance vehicle design, displayed for the first time at the TADTE defence expo in Taipei last week.
Land Warfare
Taiwan unveils new XT-112 5.56mm assault rifle
Taiwan's state-owned arsenal unveiled a new assault rifle at the TADTE defence show in Taipei.
Air Warfare
UAVs at TADTE 2023 highlight Taiwan’s defence aspirations
Taiwan revealed several new UAVs at TADTE 2023, including a follow-on loitering munition.
Naval Warfare
Light frigates set to replace Taiwan’s ageing Knox class
Taiwan is pursuing an indigenous construction programme of 12 light frigates to replace six Chi Yang-/Knox-class frigates.
Air Warfare
Taiwan’s army gets a boost in battlefield reconnaissance
21st November 2022
Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan is going all out to introduce new indigenously manufactured UAVs.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan commissions first homemade LPD
1st October 2022
Taiwan’s new LPD will enhance the island’s amphibious abilities and offer multirole capabilities to support mine countermeasures and logistics missions.
Defence Notes
Irate China goes ballistic after Pelosi visits Taiwan
8th August 2022
Taiwan was on high alert while China militarily threatened it to the hilt. Beijing took the opportunity offered by Pelosi's visit to express its ambition to conquer the democratically governed nation.
Land Warfare
Modernised small arms enter service in Taiwan
26th July 2022
New indigenously manufactured pistols and sniper rifles are being fielded by Taiwanese military units.
Air Warfare
US, in prescribing Taiwan’s mission, rebuffs MH-60R sale
24th May 2022
The current administration in the US is proving less willing than Trump was to sell military equipment to Taiwan.
Air Warfare
SeaGuardian UAVs to reach Taiwan in 2025
28th March 2022
Taiwan's SeaGuardians will bring brand new capabilities to the ROC Armed Forces, including ISR, target acquisition and counter-land, counter-sea and anti-submarine strike capabilities.
Defence Notes
Taiwan allocates record defence budget for 2022
16th January 2022
Facing increasing belligerence from China, Taipei has significantly boosted defence spending, especially for domestically-produced weapons.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan lays keel for first indigenous submarine
6th December 2021
Taiwan's submarine programme continues to make progress, with the first keel laid last month.
Air Warfare
Taiwan’s first wing of F-16Vs begins operations
21st November 2021
Taiwan has commissioned its first unit of upgraded F-16 fighters that were modernised under the Peace Phoenix Rising programme.
Land Warfare
Taiwan's new air defence system will soon enter service
12th October 2021
Taiwan continues to face serious security threats from sabre-rattling China.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan’s navy to fortify frigates and woo Romeo
2nd September 2021
In the coming year, Taiwan has set aside money for new ASW helicopters and to upgrade its relatively toothless frigates.
