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MILITARY5h agoIs Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan?America’s push for 2027 combat readiness in the Indo-Pacific is raising questions over whether a year that US military officials linked to a possible People’s Liberation Army attack on Taiwan has instead become a planning benchmark. The preparations come despite a US intelligence assessment published in March that mainland Chinese leaders “do not currently plan” to attack Taiwan in 2027, “nor do they have a fixed timeline for achieving unification”. General Ronald Clark, commander of US Army...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoTaiwan 2027 conflict window remains valid, Army Pacific commander saysArmy Pacific is positioning personnel and equipment across the Pacific to meet the 2027 “Davidson window” benchmark and deter a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan, Gen. Ronald Clark said.Breaking Defense
MILITARY3d agoThe Evolution of Taiwan’s MilitaryInsights from Eric Setzekorn.The Diplomat
MILITARY4d agoUS, Japan rehearse coordinated strikes to challenge PLA control of waters near TaiwanSouth China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoTaiwan looks to autonomous swarms to counter Beijing’s grey-zone pressureTaiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and countering “grey-zone” activities, with researchers completing a simulation involving 20 aircraft, according to the island’s Ocean Affairs Council. The system, which is funded by the council, would allow different types of drones to autonomously divide tasks, plan routes and coordinate their movements while providing wide-area, persistent surveillance for coastguard operations. The council said on...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 24Ukraine’s Starlink woes should be a wake-up call for Taiwan, analysts sayTaiwan should not rely on a single foreign satellite provider for critical wartime communications, analysts have warned, after sudden restrictions on the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink disrupted Ukrainian drone operations. The episode has renewed debate in Taiwan over the risks of entrusting essential communications to foreign commercial operators whose services could be restricted for political, military or business reasons. Analysts said this was particularly relevant as Taipei was trying to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 23What Beijing’s two-to-one shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over TaiwanMainland Chinese shipyards delivered more than twice as much naval tonnage as their US counterparts in 2024 and 2025, according to a new survey, exposing a growing production gap that analysts say could weigh heavily in a prolonged conflict over Taiwan. Tonnage alone is an imperfect measure of naval power, specialists cautioned, pointing to ongoing US advantages in submarine technology, aircraft carriers and operational experience. They also highlighted China’s ability to draw on commercial...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 22Could US advances in drone command give it an edge over the PLA in a Taiwan conflict?From the cockpit of an F-22 fighter to an aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific, the US military is showing new ways to command uncrewed aircraft over vast distances. The United States disclosed two tests this month as Washington seeks to outpace Beijing in a technology contest that could redefine air and naval power in the region. Illustrating US military advances and their potential significance for a Taiwan conflict, an F-22 pilot controlled an autonomous YFQ-44A combat drone during flight,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 21Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analystsSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 21US , Japan Begin Major Military Exercises Focused On Islands Near Taiwanzerohedge.com · United States
MILITARYOct 21Taiwan admits paying for retired US general to observe largest annual war gamesTaiwan’s defence ministry has confirmed for the first time that it has allocated funding for the US Indo-Pacific Command to send a retired general and other personnel to observe the island’s largest annual war games. The disclosure sheds rare official light on military exchanges that Taipei and Washington have traditionally kept out of public view, as security cooperation between the two sides deepens amid growing pressure from Beijing. According to a defence ministry report submitted to the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 19Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressureSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 18Taiwan in the crosshairs ? US Army unveils new strategy to counter Chinatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYOct 18Taiwan detects 2 PLA aircraft , 5 PLAN vessels operating near territorycambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
MILITARYOct 17How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA movesTaiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships, aircraft and missile launchers, as it seeks to boost early-warning capabilities in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing. The NT$46.55 million (US$1.45 million) system will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse satellite images covering 100 sq km (38.6 square miles) within minutes, potentially cutting the time and manpower needed to track changes in PLA...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 14How a new US Army unit could challenge the PLA’s area-denial strategy in a Taiwan conflictThe United States Army has launched a new task force aimed at countering Chinese efforts to block American and allied warships and aircraft in a potential conflict. The 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) – established at Fort Carson, Colorado on October 8 – is the latest addition to a series of specialised formations developed for operations in the western Pacific. Those formations were earlier activated in Washington state, Germany and Hawaii. The new unit includes nearly 2,100 soldiers and...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 14Taiwan turns to US drone boats to track rising mainland Chinese sea activity near islandTaiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with production planned for both the United States and Taiwan. Martac described the deal as “one of the most...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 142 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military dronesTwo Taiwanese executives have been arrested for allegedly using mainland Chinese-made components in drones supplied to the island’s military. It is the second time in two months that a Taiwanese drone supplier has been investigated by the island’s authorities over the alleged use of prohibited mainland components. The case has intensified opposition scrutiny of the government’s efforts to build a “drone team” based on a “non-red” supply chain that excludes components and technology from mainland...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 12Taiwan aims to raise pilot retirement age to 58 as new F-16V jets arriveTaiwan’s defence ministry plans to allow military pilots to serve until the age of 58 as it grapples with the prospect of “having fighter jets but no pilots”. The proposed retention scheme comes as the island’s air force prepares to form operational squadrons around 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered from the United States, adding pressure to an already stretched pool of experienced pilots. Under the plan, pilots could serve until 58 – up from about 48 for lieutenant colonels and 52 for...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 11How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fightSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 10Taiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with ChinaDW News [en]
MILITARYOct 10Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 8How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over TaiwanJapan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from about 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. About 12,000 US...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8Taiwanese President promises to US legislators to strengthen the island's self-defenseThe Taiwanese leader reiterates his commitment to strengthening defense and cooperation with the U.S., amidst tensions with China and doubts about American support. He seeks to advance military and economic collaboration, while American congressmen highlight shared values and resilience.Clarín
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