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MILITARY1d agoTaiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones to counter PLA ‘grey-zone’ operationsTaiwan has begun flight testing its newly acquired MQ-9B drones, giving the island a long-range reconnaissance platform capable of monitoring People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and grey-zone activities across vast stretches of surrounding waters. The first two of four MQ-9B SeaGuardians ordered from the United States took off from Hualien Air Base in eastern Taiwan on Monday, according to military sources. It was their first test flight since arriving in Taiwan by sea in June, following nearly three...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoTaiwan defence logistics under fire over missing chargers for US dronesTaiwan’s military has taken delivery of 291 one-way attack drones from US maker Anduril Industries, only to discover they came without chargers and require American assistance to recharge them. The revelation involving the Altius-600M loitering munitions has prompted Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers to question the military’s procurement and logistical planning, days before the drones join other weapons systems in a three-day live-fire exercise. The controversy comes at a sensitive time in...South China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoWhy PLA’s laser-equipped Type 19 vehicle could matter in a Taiwan conflictThe People’s Liberation Army may be seeking to give its frontline mechanised units mobile protection against the kind of drone-saturated battlefield that could emerge in a Taiwan conflict. Unverified images posted on mainland Chinese social media on August 29 show a new variant of the Type 19 amphibious 8x8 combat vehicle featuring a turret-mounted laser weapon and extra sensors alongside its standard autocannon. Janes, an open-source defence intelligence provider, reported in 2023 that vehicles...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 9Beijing boosts Taiwan-facing firepower with brigade-level 155mm howitzer deploymentBeijing has reinforced its military firepower facing the Taiwan Strait by deploying more 155mm PLZ-05 self-propelled howitzers, according to state media reports. Replacing its older 122mm artillery, a heavy combined-arms brigade under the People’s Liberation Army’s 71st Group Army has been equipped with a batch of the 155mm self-propelled howitzers over the past two months and conducted its first live-fire test of the weapons, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday. The 71st Group Army...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 9Taiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delayThe first two F-16 Block 70 fighters bought by Taipei from the United States have yet to reach Taiwan, after spending more than two weeks in Hawaii for reasons that remain unclear. The aircraft, which were expected to arrive at Taiwan’s Chihhang Air Base in late August, were spotted preparing for departure at Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam on Monday, raising expectations that the fighters were finally about to resume their journey. But the two single-seat F-16Cs, numbered 6727 and 6728,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 8How Japan is digging in to deter – and withstand – a conflict over TaiwanThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the second of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Tokyo is building military resilience within its territory. Japan’s recent purchase of a former Nippon Steel site to build a sprawling new defence hub points to a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 7How Tokyo is widening regional defence ties to complicate Beijing’s Taiwan calculusThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the first of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Japan is building a network of partnerships to strengthen its strategic endurance. Japan is rapidly building a web of defence partnerships spanning the Indo-Pacific...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 7Taiwan Is Preparing For The Drone War | Armstrong EconomicsThis article indicates that Taiwan is preparing for potential future conflicts involving drone warfare. It highlights strategic military developments in the region.armstrongeconomics.com · United States
MILITARYSep 4How Taiwan Can Win the StraitA nimbler navy can deny China.Foreign Affairs
MILITARYSep 3Extra funds push Taiwan’s defence spending past NT$1 trillion for the first timeTaiwan’s cabinet approved a supplementary defence budget of NT$145.7 billion (US$4.6 billion) on Thursday, pushing the island’s total defence-related spending for this year above NT$1 trillion for the first time. The additional funding is expected to raise this year’s overall defence spending from 3.32 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) to about 3.83 per cent, the highest level in decades. The supplementary budget, which still requires legislative approval, is aimed at plugging gaps left...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2Is Taiwanese Society Prepared for a China Contingency?In 2025, Michael Hunzeker and Yuster Yu wrote, “Taiwan’s Biggest Problem in Steeling Itself for War With China is Cultural,” where they argued major cultural changes were needed in both Taiwan’s military and civilian society if it were to be competitive in a conflict with China. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments.Image: Taiwan Presidential Office via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2025 article, you argued that major cultural changes must take place in both the officer corps of Taiwan’s armed forces and broader society if Taiwan is to be competitive iWar on the Rocks
MILITARYAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstargentinastar.com · Argentina
MILITARYAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstA report suggests that if China were to invade Taiwan, it might first attack the Penghu Islands. This outlines a potential military strategy in a hypothetical conflict scenario.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan
MILITARYAug 29Taiwan Parliament Approves Nearly $7 . 6 Billion Military Drone Plan Amid China ThreatTaiwan's Parliament has approved a significant military drone plan worth nearly $7.6 billion. This decision is made in response to perceived threats from China, enhancing Taiwan's defense capabilities.worthynews.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 28How typhoons and extreme weather could undermine Taiwan Strait combat readinessThe record heat and extreme weather seen across East Asia this summer have prompted warnings that climate change will be an increasing challenge for military planners focused on potential flashpoints such as the Taiwan Strait. Besides the risks to both troops and equipment, typhoons and other storms could also damage critical infrastructure and disrupt training, as well as divert personnel and resources towards emergency relief. Although militaries may be able to adapt in peacetime, they may...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27China deploys record number of ships around Taiwanmanilatimes.net · Philippines
MILITARYAug 27Taiwanese lawmakers OK $7 . 6B budget for dronesTaiwanese lawmakers have approved a budget of $7.6 billion for drone procurement. This represents a substantial investment in defense capabilities.manilatimes.net · Philippines
MILITARYAug 26Taiwan president pushes $6 . 6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial voteTaiwan's president is advocating for a $6.6 billion military drone bill, pushing for its approval ahead of a crucial vote. This indicates a significant investment in military capabilities amid regional tensions.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
MILITARYAug 25Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 and 6728, left a production facility in South Carolina on August 17. They stopped in Hawaii on...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24Taiwan unveils Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile specs in push for US$1.13 billion fundingSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 23Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Activity As 7 PLAN Vessels Detected Around IslandTaiwan is monitoring Chinese military activity after seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were observed near the island. This indicates ongoing tensions and military presence in the region.freepressjournal.in · India
MILITARYAug 23Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territoryaninews.in · India
MILITARYAug 22Ahead of Xi - Trump to meeting , US Navy P - 8A Poseidon flies through Taiwan StraitA US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait prior to a scheduled meeting between Xi and Trump. This action signifies military presence in a geopolitically sensitive region.jpost.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 22US Navy P 8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait as China tracks aircraft : Reportbusinesstoday.in · India
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