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Taiwan Army Launches Own Drone Training Facility

The Taiwanese Army has inaugurated its own drone training center, reinforcing its commitment to adapting to modern warfare.

16 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military Mulls Recruiting Foreigners to Defend Against China

Taiwan is considering enlisting foreign nationals to strengthen its armed forces, as concerns grow over a potential invasion by China.

16 January

Asia Pacific

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Navy Ready to Protect Undersea Cables

Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.

15 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Sees Increase in Soldiers Applying for Early Discharge: Report

The Taiwanese military has reportedly observed a significant rise in soldiers requesting early discharge amid escalating tensions with China.

6 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Cyberattacks Double in 2024, China Main Culprit

Chinese hackers were involved in most of the cyberattacks against Taiwan last year, which doubled to a daily average of 2.4 million.

2 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

China Sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon, Eight Others Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China sanctioned 10 US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week.

1 January

Asia Pacific