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MILITARYAug 21Apache , Black Hawk Drill in Taiwan Shows Impact of Ukraine Drone WarA drill involving Apache and Black Hawk helicopters in Taiwan demonstrates the impact of the Ukraine drone war. This suggests a military exercise influenced by contemporary conflict tactics.businessinsider.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan Proposes $35 Billion in Defense Spending as Drone Funding Fight ContinuesTaiwan has proposed $35 billion in defense spending amidst an ongoing debate over drone funding. This signifies a substantial increase in military investment and strategic focus.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure growsTaiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growing pressure from Beijing. The proposed spending – the first to cross the NT$1 trillion threshold – is NT$173 billion, or 18.2 per cent, higher than this year’s allocation, according to the government budget approved by the cabinet on Thursday. It accounts for about 28.6 per cent of the government’s proposed NT$3.93...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18 % to a record highyahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 18Taiwan launches first live-fire exercise with first-person view dronesTaiwan’s army has for the first time used first-person view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles in a live-fire exercise, adopting tactics pioneered during the Ukraine war to strengthen its asymmetric capabilities against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The exercise on Monday highlighted efforts to broaden strike options beyond traditional firepower such as rocket systems and heavy artillery. The Army Unmanned Systems Training Command brought together six units from the military’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 18PLA troops sent gold, New Taiwan and US dollars in ‘wartime financial support’ drillThe People’s Liberation Army used a drone to deliver cases of cash and gold bars in a field during a “wartime financial support” drill apparently simulating a Taiwan operation, according to a state media report. A multi-rotor drone was used to drop the camouflage cases at designated locations during the exercise conducted by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command, national newspaper Defence Times said last week. The report prompted heated discussion online and has since been deleted. It included...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 18Taiwan detects five PLA aircraft sorties , eight PLAN vessels around its territorytaiwansun.com · China
MILITARYAug 17Taiwan’s Urban Resilience Drills Are Becoming a Core Part of DeterrenceThe Han Kuang drills are a useful step, but it should lead to more measurable questions for Taiwan’s ability to weather a crisis.The Diplomat
MILITARYAug 17Taiwan teams up with US start-up on underwater drones to boost island’s defencesTaiwan has signed a deal with US defence start-up Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles and strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing military pressure from Beijing. Executed through the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) – Taiwan’s government-funded top weapons developer – the agreement marks the latest in a series of moves to expand the island’s unmanned underwater capabilities. Under the memorandum of understanding signed last...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 15Taiwan drone defences fall short against Beijing’s evolving technology, audit revealsTaiwan’s push to build a modern counter-drone shield has come under renewed scrutiny after an official audit uncovered technical shortcomings and a key procurement programme collapsed following repeated testing failures. The developments have fuelled concerns that Taipei’s efforts to match Beijing’s rapidly evolving drone technology are being undermined by capability gaps, procurement failures and delays in building an integrated counter-drone network. According to a recent report by Taiwan’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 15Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone fundingTaiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 13Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text - only speed as part of defense drillTaiwan temporarily reduced its mobile internet speed to text-only as part of a defense exercise. This action demonstrates a strategic preparation for potential security scenarios.news.prairiepublic.org · United States
MILITARYAug 13Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drillThe drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.NPR News
MILITARYAug 13Taiwan Holds Anti - Blockade Naval DrillTaiwan conducted a naval exercise focused on counteracting blockades. This activity highlights regional military preparedness and geopolitical tensions.marinelink.com · United States
MILITARYAug 12PLA to hold first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of TaiwanThe People’s Liberation Army would conduct joint naval training with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan, Beijing’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday. Scheduled for mid-August, the drill will feature the Chinese navy’s Type 054A frigate Honghe and the Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai, focusing on communications and at-sea replenishment, according to a statement by the ministry. “The exercise is aimed at enhancing the two navies’ capabilities for joint operations, deepening...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 12China , Indonesia plan joint exercise east of TaiwanChina and Indonesia are planning a joint military exercise in an area east of Taiwan. This matters as it indicates military cooperation between the two nations and occurs in a geopolitically sensitive region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
MILITARYAug 10Han Kuang Day 6 : Taiwan military tests civilian trucks for tank transportTaiwan's military is testing the use of civilian trucks for tank transport as part of its Han Kuang exercises, demonstrating efforts to enhance logistical capabilities.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
MILITARYAug 10Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by ChinaTaiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by ChinaAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 10International Business : Taiwan 2027 defence spending to rise 16 per centTaiwan's defense spending is projected to increase by 16 percent in 2027. This indicates a significant future investment in military capabilities.gdnonline.com · United States
MILITARYAug 9Taiwan plans sharp defence spending rise for 2027 — Arabian PostTaiwan’s cupboard is getting ready to lift defence spending by about 16 per cent in 2027, pushing whole security-related expenditure above NT$1 trillion for the primary time as Taipei accelerates navy modernisation amid sustained stress from Beijing. The proposed allocation is anticipated to exceed NT$1.1 trillion, or roughly US$34 billion, when broader defence-related spending is [...] The post Taiwan plans sharp defence spending rise for 2027 — Arabian Post appeared first on Asia Today .asiatoday_co · south korea
MILITARYAug 9Taiwan war drills showcased a new strike drone class that Ukraine used to smash Russia this yearTaiwan's war drills featured a new class of strike drones, which have been effectively used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. This development highlights advancements in military technology and strategic defense.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 9Taiwan : Hellscape strategy : How Taiwan plans to use drones to stop China in its trackstimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYAug 9Taiwan 2027 defence spending to rise 16 %, official media reportsOfficial media reports indicate Taiwan's defense spending is projected to increase by 16% in 2027. This development reflects Taiwan's focus on bolstering its national security.internazionale.it · Italy
MILITARYAug 8How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflictSouth China Morning Post
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