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Mar- 2024 -

6 March

Taiwan Developing Vehicle-Mounted 50kW Laser Weapon

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is developing a 50-kilowatt laser weapon to neutralize enemy missiles and drones.

1 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan’s $1.5B Indigenous Sub Prototype Set for Final Tests

Taiwan’s maiden indigenous submarine prototype will begin the final round of harbor acceptance tests on Tuesday.

Feb- 2024 -

28 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Chinese Naval Vessels Detected Around Taiwan

Eleven Chinese naval vessels were detected around Taiwan, Taipei's defense ministry said, the highest number this year as a row between the island and China over a fatal fishing boat incident drags on.

22 February

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $75 Million Taiwan Tactical Data Link Upgrade

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of the Advanced Tactical Data Link System Upgrade Planning and related equipment to Taiwan.

21 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Completes Fielding of New Anti-Drone Weapons

The Taiwanese military has completed the distribution of a new anti-drone weapon to troops across various services.

20 February

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Calls on China to ‘Be Rational’ After Deadly Boat Incident

Taiwan called on Beijing to "be rational" following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard.

16 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Residents of PH Island Facing Taiwan Urged to Join Military

The residents of an island province in the northernmost Philippines are being urged to join the military as the government plans to expand its defenses near Taiwan.

7 February

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

US Upgrades 139 Taiwanese F-16s to Latest Configuration

The US Air Force has upgraded 139 Taiwanese Air Force F-16 fighter jets to the F-16Vs (Block 70-72) configuration.

6 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan’s New Long-Range Cruise Missile ‘Slow, Easy to Shoot Down’: China

Chinese media has criticized the capabilities of Taiwan’s new longer-range cruise missile, saying the weapon poses a “limited” threat to the mainland.

5 February

DOD Contracts