Taiwan’s Military to not Buy Tesla Cars after Musk’s Remarks
Irked by Tesla CEO Elon Musks suggestion to turn Taiwan into a “Chinese special administrative zone” similar to Hong Kong, the island nation has decided to stop buying company-made cars for its military. In an interview with the Financial Times, the business leader said a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could...
China Practices Taiwan Landing with Civilian Ferries
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is reportedly practicing on invading Taiwans Dongsha Islands, as seven civilian car ferries were spotted engaging in amphibious landing drills on beaches in the Taiwan Strait twice recently. Defense analyst Tom Shugart posted on Twitter that he
Taiwan Plans to Seize $28.5M in Assets from China’s Chip Designer VeriSilicon...
Taiwans prosecutors plan to seize nearly $28.5 million in profits from Chinas VeriSilicon Holdings Co
Taiwan Setting Up Missile Base to Target Invading Chinese Warplanes
Taiwans Ministry of National Defense (MND) is establishing a military base in Yilan Countys Paotaishan to protect Taiwans eastern coast from Chinese attacks. The Air Force Missile Defense and Command won its bid to begin the new construction project on September 12
U.S. Approves Sidewinder, Harpoon Missile Sale to Taiwan to Help Deter Chinese...
In a move certain to make China livid, the US State Department on Friday approved the sale of 100 Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II missiles worth $ 85.6 million besides 60 AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Block II Missiles costing $355 million to Taiwan
China Says U.S. MH-60 Seahawks Violated its Airspace Two Days in a...
China has claimed that U.S
Taiwan Troops Shoot Down Intruding Unidentified Drone
Taiwans troops have shot down an unidentified drone that had intruded over an island in Kinmen County and failed to heed warnings. The incident took place on September 1
Taiwan to Shoot Down “Intruding” Chinese Drones
Taiwans Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Sunday that soldiers will shoot down intruding Chinese drones that fail to heed warnings. The development comes after several photos and videos surfaced on Chinese social media (Weibo) showing Chinese UAVs allegedly violating Taiwanese airspace
China Announces An End to Exercises Around Taiwan
China today announced conclusion of the tri-services military exercises that were held around the island of Taiwan. The exercises, held following the visit of a U
China Offers Taiwan 'One Country, Two Systems' in New White Paper
Days after the most threatening military drills against Taiwan, China has offered ‘peaceful re-unification and ‘one country, two systems, concept of governance in a white paper released today. The white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era" was issued by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office
Taiwan Starts Drills Simulating Defense Against Chinese Attack
Taiwans military began live-fire artillery drills simulating defense against an attack from China, in case it happens. Spokesperson from Taiwan's Eighth Army Corps was quoted as saying by reports that these drills "were already scheduled and were not being held in response to China's exercises
Fully Armed Chinese Bombers Cross Taiwan Straits from Two Different Directions
Several Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) bombers fully loaded with live ammunition crossed the Taiwan Straits from two different directions during what it calls Taiwan lockdown drills. The “realistic combat-scenario joint exercises” were held from August 4-7 in six different areas that encircle Taiwan from all directions after U
Turkish Military Orders 12 Hurjet Block-1 Aircraft
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Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U