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August 23, 2024

Taiwan boosts defense spending in face of Chinese military prodding

Defense News Taiwan’s Cabinet, the Executive Yuan, this week ratified a record defense budget of NT$647 billion, or US$20.2 billion,

August 21, 2024

Taiwan conducts live-fire missile drills as China ramps up military threats

The Washington Post Taiwan’s military launched surface-to-air missiles in live-fire drills conducted Tuesday in response to growing military pressure from

July 19, 2024

US close to sending $2 billion in security aid across the Indo-Pacific

Defense News The U.S. is in the final stages of approving nearly $2 billion in security aid to the Indo-Pacific,

July 18, 2024

China says nuclear arms talks with US halted over Taiwan weapons sales 

VOA News China said Wednesday it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control in

July 16, 2024

Taiwan Army tracks 18 Chinese aircrafts, 6 vessels near its territory

Business Standard Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence has reported a significant surge in China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) activity near

July 15, 2024

Taiwan steps up alertness after detecting test-firing by China’s missile unit

AP News Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Saturday it was monitoring “waves of test-firing” by China’s missile unit in a region

July 11, 2024

66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year

VOA News Taiwan’s defense ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour

July 2, 2024

‘Hellscape’ Swarms Could Be as Cost Effective Taiwan Defense, Says Report

USNI News A new report from the Center for New American Security calls for push for a low-cost drones that

June 20, 2024

US approves $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for missiles, drones

Reuters The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of drones and missiles for an estimated $360

June 17, 2024

Taiwan building 4 missile bases to strengthen coastal defense

Taiwan News The Ministry of National Defense recently revealed details of four planned missile bases to bolster Taiwan’s coastal defense.